ISRO Prepares for Final Maneuver: Aditya-L1 Space Probe to Enter Halo Orbit for Solar Observations
(Source – Business Standard) On the upcoming Saturday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to execute the conclusive maneuver to position India’s Aditya-L1 space probe into a halo orbit, marking the solar space observatory’s ultimate destination approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth. The critical orbital adjustment will be accomplished through the activation of a cluster of thrusters, with the operation tentatively scheduled to conclude around 4 pm on the specified day. The Aditya-L1 space probe embarked on its mission on September 2, initiating its trajectory towards the Sun-Earth Lagrange’s Point 1 (L1) on September 18. This final maneuver on Saturday signifies a significant milestone in the extensive journey of the solar space observatory. Precise calculations to achieve the desired orbit The transition to a halo orbit, characterized by an elliptical path around the Lagrange point, will position Aditya-L1 optimally for its solar observati...