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Aditya-L1

Aditya-L1 is India's solar observatory mission, studying the Sun and its influence from a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point.

Key points

  • First dedicated Indian solar observatory mission
  • Carries instruments for solar and space-weather research
  • Operates around the Sun-Earth L1 region
Sources and verification
  1. [1] Indian Space Research Organisation — Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space, Government of India Government Portal View source

Last verified: 25/10/2026