Aditya reaches its Sun study orbit.

In its maiden solar mission, ISRO successfully placed Aditya-L1 spacecraft into its final orbit yesterday, at1600 hrs.

The insertion of Aditya-L1 in the halo orbit presented a critical mission phase which demanded precise navigation and control. A successful insertion further involved constant monitoring along with the adjustment of the spacecraft's speed and position by using on board thrusters.

It underlines ISRO's capabilities in such complex  orbital maneuvers and gives confidence to handle future interplanetary missions.

The satellite placed in the orbit of the Sun-Earth system, which is about 1.5 million km from Earth, has covered only 1% of the distance to the Sun. 

It will be undertaking several studies on the impact of the Sun's radiation, solar flares, solar storms and other particles on the Earth through payloads.

From the L1 point, Aditya has the advantage of continuously viewing the Sun without any occultation or eclipses. It will help observe solar activities and their effects in real time.

My take

India taking great strides in the field of space!

Tailpiece.

Got up at a 10' to 6, the chores and was ready by 10.

A quiet Sunday. Planted the idea of going to Ayodhya sometime in October, just the six of us - Self and Lekha, Padmakumar and Rema and Sanil and Mini.

The usual evening chores.