Aditya Mission: India Launches Solar Wind Study, Unveils Striking First Image


Aditya L1, India's solar mission, is now observing solar winds

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The Aditya Solar wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) is operational, with SWIS and STEPS instruments

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STEPS began on September 10, and SWIS activated recently, performing optimally

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ISRO shared energy variation images of proton and alpha particle counts

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The mission launched on September 2 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh

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Objectives include studying solar corona physics, solar wind dynamics, and space weather

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The mission explores solar wind acceleration, solar atmosphere dynamics, and CME origins

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An image illustrates particle count variations

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India's ongoing projects include a human spaceflight program aiming for a 2025 launch

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Aditya L1 contributes to understanding solar phenomena and space weather

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