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Here comes the Sun
Updated On: 07 January, 2024 07:35 AM IST | Bengaluru | Agencies
The Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system is about 1.5 million km from the Earth. It is about one per cent of the total distance between the Earth and the Sun.
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MyGov India shares a picture as the ISRO maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1 enters the final manoeuvre to reach its destination on Saturday. Pic/PTI
ISRO on Saturday successfully placed Adiyta-L1, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, into its destination orbit Lagrange Point-1. PM Narendra Modi made the announcement on ISRO’s latest feat.
“India creates yet another landmark. India’s first solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches its destination. It is a testament to the relentless dedication of our scientists in realising among the most complex and intricate space missions,” he said. “I join the nation in applauding this extraordinary feat. We will continue to pursue new frontiers of science for the benefit of humanity,” he posted on X.
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