India's Aditya-L1 Mission's First Solar Discovery Could Protect Satellites, Grids from Solar Storms

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:37am on 27 Nov 2024,Wednesday Science

India's Aditya-L1 solar mission has reported its first significant finding: the detection of a coronal mass ejection (CME) on July 16, 2024. The mission's Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (Velc) accurately tracked the CME's origin and direction, vital for predicting solar storms that can disrupt satellites and power grids. This breakthrough could provide crucial forewarning, protecting space infrastructure and communication systems. Aditya-L1 joins global space agencies in monitoring solar activities, enhancing our understanding of solar weather and its potential impacts on Earth and space technology.

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