ISRO launches Aditya-L1 solar mission after Chandrayaan-3 success

Aditya-L1 is India's first solar probe, designed to investigate solar winds and their impact on Earth, including the formation of auroras.

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The Aditya-L1 spacecraft will travel approximately 1.5 million km over four months to reach a stable point in space, conserving fuel.

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It will be positioned at Lagrangian Point 1, where Earth and the Sun's gravitational forces balance.

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The mission aims to gather data to explain celestial phenomena and support climate change research.

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ISRO's Aditya-L1 lifted off from Andhra Pradesh, aiming to reach its destination in 125 days.

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