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India has done something special! After sending a rover to the moon, it has now launched a mission to study the sun called Aditya L1. Think of it as a satellite that wants to learn more about our biggest and brightest star.
Aditya L1 will travel a long way – almost 930,000 miles – in about four months. This big satellite, weighing as much as a small car, will then stay up in space and send back information about the sun to Earth.
Why study the sun? Well, by looking at parts of the sun called the chromosphere and corona, we can learn a lot about how it works. Nigar Shaji, who is in charge of this mission, was really happy when it was launched. He said it's a big step for India and everyone who loves science.
Many people, including school kids, watched the launch at a place called the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Andhra Pradesh. It was a sunny day, and everyone was excited.
India is becoming a big player in space. Not long ago, it sent a mission to the moon. And the best part? India's space team, called ISRO, does all this with less money than many other countries.
Now, with Aditya L1, India joins countries like China, Japan, and the USA in studying the sun.
This sun-studying satellite has seven special tools. After its long trip, it will stay in a special spot in space where it can keep an eye on the sun all the time. This helps scientists learn about space weather, which is important for keeping satellites safe.
Annapurni Subramaniam, a scientist, said the tools on Aditya L1 will tell us lots about the sun and space. One of the main tools will look at the sun's outer layer.
She explained that it's like watching a solar eclipse all the time. As India looks up, we're all waiting to learn more about the mysteries of space.