New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, “India creates yet another landmark. India’s first solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches it destination. It is a testament to the relentless dedication of our scientists in realising among the most complex and intricate space missions. I join the nation in applauding this extraordinary feat. We will continue to pursue new frontiers of science for the benefit of humanity.”

India creates yet another landmark. India’s first solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches it’s destination. It is a testament to the relentless dedication of our scientists in realising among the most complex and intricate space missions. I join the nation in applauding this…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 6, 2024

• Today marked a significant milestone for Aditya L1, the maiden solar mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), as it successfully executed its final manoeuvre, positioning itself in its designated orbit.
• The satellite’s strategic placement in a halo orbit around the L1 point offers a crucial advantage, enabling uninterrupted surveillance of the Sun without any occultations or eclipses. This positioning is poised to enhance our ability to observe solar activities and monitor their impact on real-time space weather.
• The pivotal manoeuvre conducted around 4 pm on Saturday ensures that Aditya-L1 is now bound to a halo orbit around L1. According to an ISRO official, without this manoeuvre, there was a possibility of the satellite continuing its trajectory, potentially heading towards the Sun.