India’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft has captured stunning images of Earth and the Moon from space as it loops around the planet ahead of leaving for its destination, Lagrange Point 1. It also shared a selfie, to study the Sun, is currently en route to the Sun-Earth L1 point, a unique location in space where the gravitational forces of the Sun and Earth are in equilibrium
The spacecraft carries seven payloads designed to observe various aspects of the Sun, including its photosphere, chromosphere, and corona. It will also measure the variation in magnetic field strength at the halo orbit around L1.
The recent images of Earth and the Moon captured by Aditya-L1 have sparked excitement among scientists and space enthusiasts alike. As the spacecraft continues its journey toward the L1 point, it is expected to provide more captivating images and valuable data, marking a new chapter in India’s space exploration history.
