What is one of the major future impacts of ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission that studies the Sun's chromosphere and corona?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: Improved space weather forecasting to protect satellites and power systems
Explanation
The Aditya-L1 mission is India’s first dedicated mission to study the Sun, especially the chromosphere and corona.
Its major future impact is improving our understanding of space weather, which includes:
Solar flares
Coronal mass ejections (CMEs)
Solar wind disturbances
These events can affect:
Satellites in orbit
GPS and communication systems
Power grids on Earth
So, better solar observation helps in early warning systems and protection of critical infrastructure.
Additional Key Points
Launched by Indian Space Research Organisation
Positioned at the Sun–Earth L1 point for continuous solar observation
Helps study solar storms before they reach Earth
Supports global space weather prediction models
Complements international solar missions like NASA’s solar observatories
Potential Questions & Answers
Q. Which organization launched the Aditya-L1 mission?
Ans: ISRO
Q. What is space weather?
Ans: Solar activities like flares and CMEs that affect Earth’s systems