India launches Aditya-L1 solar observatory, its first-ever sun probe, to study the Sun's secrets and effects on Earth and space.
Aditya-L1 mission aims to study the Sun from the LaGrange Point L1, 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.
India's historical interest in the Sun's study dates back to ancient texts like the Rig Veda and Surya Siddhanta.
Aditya, meaning "sun" in Sanskrit, will examine the Sun from a closer proximity.
The Sun is vital for life on Earth, providing energy for oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Understanding the Sun's solar flares and solar wind is crucial for Earth's technology and future astronauts.
Aditya-L1 is India's first dedicated solar mission, continuing the nation's curiosity about its parent star.
Knowledge about the Sun's behavior and its impact is essential for humanity's future and our planet's well-being.
Aditya-L1 stands as India's maiden dedicated solar mission, a testament to the nation's enduring curiosity about the celestial body that lights up our world.