India has launched a spacecraft to study the Sun, becoming the first Asian country to do so. The spacecraft, named Aditya-L1, will orbit around a point between the Earth and the Sun, where the gravitational forces are balanced. The mission aims to understand the Sun’s dynamics, such as its magnetic field, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections, which can affect the Earth’s climate and communication systems. #AdityaL1 #SunMission #IndiaSpace

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After successful moon landing, India launches a spacecraft to study the sun

India launched its first space mission to study the sun on Saturday, less than two weeks after a successful uncrewed landing near the south polar region of the moon.

PBS NewsHour