The Aditya L-1 mission of ISRO was launched in which of the following year?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer (Option 4) is 2023.
Here is some key information regarding this historic ISRO mission, which is highly useful for upcoming examinations:
Aditya-L1 Mission: Key Facts
- Launch Date: It was launched on September 2, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
- Rocket: The PSLV-C57 rocket was used for this mission.
- Objective: This is India's first dedicated scientific mission to study the Sun.
- L1 Point (Lagrange Point 1): The satellite has been placed in a 'Halo Orbit' around 'Lagrange Point 1' (L1), located approximately 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth.
- Significance: From the L1 point, the Sun can be observed continuously without any eclipses or obstructions.
Key Objectives of Aditya-L1:
- Solar Corona: To study the heating and physics of the Sun's outermost layer.
- Solar Wind: To understand the velocity and distribution of solar winds.
- Coronal Mass Ejection (CME): To study the magnetic storms emanating from the Sun that can affect Earth's communication systems.
Other Significant Years for ISRO:
1999 (Option 1): In this year, ISRO launched its first commercial mission, 'PSLV-C2'.
2013 (Option 2): On November 5, 2013, India's first interplanetary mission, Mangalyaan (MOM), was launched.
2017 (Option 3): In this year, ISRO set a world record by launching 104 satellites on a single rocket (PSLV-C37).
Current Affairs Tip:
In January 2024, Aditya-L1 successfully reached its designated orbit (Halo Orbit). Since you are preparing questions for the 2026 examination cycle, questions related to the initial data and solar images transmitted by it could also be significant.