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  "Aditya-L1 in the precise Halo orbit, but..." ISRO Chief S Somanath offers Solar Mission insights

  January 06, 2024 18:49 IST

  The Aditya-L1 was launched into low Earth orbit (LEO) on September 2, 2023, by the Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL) variant. It reached its Halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) on Saturday evening.

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  ISRO's Aditya L1 Success: India's first Sun Mission reaches final orbit | All details here

  January 06, 2024 18:33 IST

  The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully injected its first-ever Sun mission into its final orbit.

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  ISRO Aditya L1 Updates: ISRO successfully places Aditya L-1 into halo orbit

  January 06, 2024 20:00 IST

  India's first solar observatory, Aditya L1, has successfully reached its destination at halo orbit. It carries seven payloads to help scientists uncover the secrets of the Sun. The live updates on the ISRO Aditya L1 mission are available now.

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  Big day for India's Sun Mission as Aditya-L1 all set to enter final orbit today

  January 06, 2024 14:11 IST

  Aditya-L1: The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C57) launched the Aditya-L1 spacecraft from the second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, on September 2, 2023.

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  Aditya L-1 Mission: Astrophysicist RC Kapoor sheds light on ISRO's solar milestone | Watch Video

  January 05, 2024 18:11 IST

  According to S Somanath, the chief of ISRO, "Aditya-L1 will reach its L1 point on January 6th at 4 pm, and we will perform the final manoeuvre to keep it there."

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  ISRO's test on fuel cells in space - What's the verdict? All details here

  January 05, 2024 13:21 IST

  ISRO successfully tested fuel cells in space, a breakthrough for future missions, as these cells efficiently generate power, emit only water, and prove ideal for space exploration and potential societal applications.

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  Aditya L1 to reach the Lagrange 1 on Jan 6: Here are some more details you must know

  January 06, 2024 9:59 IST

  ISRO's Aditya L1 mission was prepared to study the Sun and is all set to create history. On January 6, at around 4 pm, the Aditya L1 satellite will be established at Lagrange 1 point after travelling 15 lakh kilometres from the Earth.

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  ISRO partners with SpaceX to launch GSAT-20 communication satellite | All you need to know

  January 03, 2024 16:50 IST

  GSAT-20, a satellite which weighs 4700 kg, has been equipped with Ka-Ka band high throughput capacity with 32 beams, offering Pan-India coverage- which includes remote and unconnected regions like Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands.

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  Scientists seek answers about free-roaming Jupiter-like 'planets'

  January 01, 2024 19:07 IST

  It has been stated that astronomers used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to identify 500 or so previously unseen spots in the Orion Nebula in October 2023.

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  Aditya L1 will reach L1 point on January 6 as scheduled: ISRO chief

  January 01, 2024 13:44 IST

  ISRO chief S Somanath says, "It's a unique mission as X-ray Polarimetry is a unique scientific capability we have developed internally building instruments. We want to create 100 scientists who can understand this aspect and then contribute to the knowledge of black holes to the world."

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  Aditya L1 Mission: Spacecraft to reach Lagrange Point at 4 am on Jan 6, says ISRO chief S Somanath

  December 28, 2023 23:27 IST

  The spacecraft has been designed for the comprehensive study of the Sun, and it was launched on September 2 (2023), via the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C57).

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  Aditya L1 Mission: All you need to know about ISRO's solar study probe

  December 27, 2023 18:45 IST

  The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans for the spacecraft to enter a halo orbit around L1, approximately 1.5 million km from the Earth, and focus on the Sun. Here are the key details about the mission and its objectives.

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  ISRO to launch PSLV-C58 with XPoSAT on January 1 to study black holes, neutron stars | Details

  December 26, 2023 19:50 IST

  As per the reports, the new mission comes with a mark of the first dedicated polarimetry mission and the world's second, after following NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) which was launched in 2021.

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  NASA releases Space Security best practices guide to strengthen cybersecurity

  December 26, 2023 16:24 IST

  Space missions are becoming more interconnected and NASA's Space Security Best Practices Guide represents a crucial milestone when it comes to the agency's commitment towards ensuring the longevity and resilience of space missions.

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  Aditya L1 approaches critical stage: Countdown to Halo Orbit insertion initiates |Deets

  December 26, 2023 5:59 IST

  As Aditya L1 has been approaching its target, the ISRO team remains vigilant, which will be prepared to navigate the complexities of space travel. The success of this insertion not only signifies ISRO's capabilities but it promises new insights into solar mysteries and their impact on space weather.

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  ‘Aditya L1 mission to enter L1 point on January 6, 2024’, says ISRO Chairman S Somanath | VIDEO

  December 22, 2023 21:34 IST

  Aditya L1 mission: Aditya L1 was successfully launched on Sept 2 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The spacecraft, after travelling about 1.5 million km from Earth over 125 days, is expected to be placed in a Halo orbit around the Lagrangian point L1, considered closest to the Sun.

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  ISRO receives Icelandic prize for successful Chandrayaan-3 mission

  December 20, 2023 20:44 IST

  Chandrayaan-3 was India's third mission to the moon, and the second attempt to carry out a soft-landing on the lunar surface. ISRO managed to place the Vikram lander on the lunar surface and roll out the robotic rover, Pragyaan.

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  India to launch female robot astronaut 'Vyommitra' ahead of manned mission

  December 14, 2023 7:20 IST

  Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted India's space sector growth, projecting the space economy to reach $40 billion by 2040. He credited PM Modi's reforms for the surge in startups, exceeding 190, with over Rs. 1,000 crore private investment since April.

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  ISRO's video shows how Aditya-L1 SUIT captured Sun in space | WATCH

  December 11, 2023 23:36 IST

  The PSLV C57 rocket carrying the Aditya-L1 orbiter, lifted off successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on September 2.

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  ISRO's Aditya-L1 captures full-disk images of Sun | See first pictures

  December 08, 2023 19:21 IST

  The images include the first-ever full-disk representations of the Sun in wavelengths ranging from 200 to 400 nm.

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  Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module moved from Moon orbit to Earth’s orbit, ISRO says 'returns to home'

  December 05, 2023 9:02 IST

  Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module: It was decided to use the available fuel in the Propulsion Module to derive additional information for future lunar missions and demonstrate the mission operation strategies for a sample return mission, ISRO said.

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  Aditya-L1 : ISRO activates second instrument on solar spacecraft, ASPEX begins its measurements

  December 02, 2023 9:36 IST

  Aditya-L1 Mission: The launch of Aditya-L1 by PSLV-C57 rocket was successfully accomplished by ISRO on September 2. Aditya-L1 spacecraft carries a total of seven different payloads to study the Sun.

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  Brain's adaptability in blind individuals recognising faces through sound: Study

  November 23, 2023 23:10 IST

  The study highlights the brain's remarkable adaptability in blind individuals, showcasing its ability to recognise faces through alternative sensory channels and contributing valuable insights into neuroplasticity and sensory compensation.

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  SpaceX Starship rocket explodes eight minutes after launch

  November 18, 2023 19:48 IST

  SpaceX aimed for an altitude of 150 miles (240 kilometers), just high enough to send the bullet-shaped spacecraft around the globe before ditching into the Pacific near Hawaii about 1 1/2 hours after liftoff, short of a full orbit.

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  NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar likely to be launched in January: Know its aim and key features

  November 15, 2023 12:10 IST

  The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) is likely to be launched in January 2024 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The mission has a three-year duration and aims to survey the entire Earth's land and ice-covered surfaces every 12 days.

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  Earth records its hottest 12-month stretch due to climate change: US study

  November 11, 2023 12:13 IST

  Weather attribution analysis reveals that during the 12-month span, 5.7 billion people were exposed to at least 30 days of above-average temperatures made at least three times more likely by the influence of climate change, or level-three on Climate Central's Climate Shift Index.

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  ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission records breakthrough in solar flare research

  November 07, 2023 19:05 IST

  Launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on September 2, 2023, the Aditya-L1 mission aims to provide comprehensive insights into the sun's dynamics and its impact on Earth's climate.

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  NASA's Hubble space telescope captures mesmerising images of Jupiter

  November 06, 2023 17:51 IST

  Earlier, NASA's Lucy spacecraft on Wednesday (November 1) encountered the first of 10 asteroids on its long journey to Jupiter. The spacecraft swooped past the pint-sized Dinkinesh, about 300 million miles (480 million kilometers) away in the main asteroid belt beyond Mars.