The Chief of the Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO), S. Somnath, has confirmed to Indian media that the Aditya-L1 spacecraft, India's pioneering solar mission, will arrive at Lagrange Point 1 (L1) by mid-January.
Somnath disclosed that the spacecraft is performing admirably and is projected to arrive at the L1 point by mid-January following a remarkable 110-day voyage from Earth.
Upon arriving at the destination, Somnath confirmed that they would advance with the insertion into L-1, which is commonly known as a halo orbit.
The Aditya L1 spacecraft carries seven different payloads designed to conduct a comprehensive study of the Sun's outer atmosphere, a vast gaseous sphere.
Four of these instruments will focus exclusively on observing the radiant light emitted by the sun, while the remaining three will diligently measure the in-situ parameters of the plasma and magnetic fields.
Upcoming Launch by ISRO
The ISRO has ambitious plans to launch four to five space missions, including GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle), SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle), Gaganyaan unmanned mission and a PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), all before January.