Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:10am on 02 Dec 2023,Saturday Science
India's Aditya-L1 solar mission, led by ISRO, achieves a significant milestone as its Solar Wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) begins normal operations. The instruments, Solar Wind Ion Spectrometer (SWIS) and SupraThermal and Energetic Particle Spectrometer (Steps), demonstrate optimal performance. SWIS analyzes solar wind ions, providing crucial insights into solar phenomena and potential Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). ISRO chief S Somanath anticipates Aditya-L1's arrival at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point (L1) by January 7, 2024, enhancing space weather studies. The spacecraft, launched on September 2, carries seven payloads to comprehensively study the Sun.
