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Aditya-L1 Uncovers Mystery Behind Unusual Solar Storm Why in the News? India’s Aditya-L1 mission, in collaboration with six U.S. satellites, has revealed the reason behind the unusually strong May 2024 solar storm, showing that a rare CME–CME collision triggered massive magnetic reconnection, amplifying the storm’s impact on Earth. This discovery highlights the importance of space …
Read MoreAditya-L1 Captures First-Ever Close Solar Eruption Data Why in the News ? Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and NASA have made the first spectroscopic observations of a coronal mass ejection (CME) using the VELC payload aboard Aditya-L1, marking a milestone in understanding solar eruptions near the sun’s surface. This breakthrough could contribute …
Read MoreTrack ISRO’s mission roadmap, including solar, Earth, Mars, human, and Venus explorations from 2023 to 2028. Learn about major satellites and India’s landmark space achievements.
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft’s instruments, SUIT and VELC, captured significant solar activities including X-class and M-class flares and Coronal Mass Ejections in May 2024. These solar events caused a major geomagnetic storm on May 11, 2024. source:scribd Aditya-L1 Mission: First space-based observatory-class Indian solar mission. Distance: 1.5 million kilometers from Earth. Duration …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian spacecraft Chandrayaan-2 and Aditya-L1 detect solar flares and auroras, showcasing advanced space observation capabilities. Recent intense geomagnetic storms cause disruptions, highlighting the importance of space weather monitoring and preparedness. source:scribd About Auroras: Luminous phenomena near Earth’s poles caused by charged particles interacting with the magnetic field and atmosphere. Composition: Consist …
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