Aditya-L1 mission: Will the ISRO spacecraft be burnt by the Sun?

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The Aditya-L1 mission spacecraft is en route to explore the Sun, and it's travelling at eye-popping speed in its journey. This satellite-based mission will provide vital data for further solar research.

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Key Question: A pressing question looms – will Aditya-L1 spacecraft survive its close encounter with the Sun?

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The MLI consists of layers of aluminized mylar, a thin, reflective material, with an added protective coating to withstand the harsh space environment.

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Strategic Location: This point is about 1.5 million kilometers from Earth and 148.5 million kilometers from the Sun, providing a unique vantage point for solar observation.

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Aditya-L1's survival secret lies in a specialized material called Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI). It acts as a heat shield, reflecting most of the Sun's heat and keeping the spacecraft at an operational temperature.

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The MLI consists of layers of aluminized mylar, a thin, reflective material, with an added protective coating to withstand the harsh space environment.

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The Importance of the L1 Point: Aditya-L1's positioning at the L1 point ensures uninterrupted monitoring of the Sun. This enables real-time observations of solar activities by ISRO and their impact on space weather.