What is India’s first solar mission, launched in 2022?

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Sol. India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1 , was launched in 2022. This mission focuses on studying the Sun's outer layers, such as the corona , and solar activities. It is operated by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) . Information Booster:

• Aditya-L1 will be placed at Lagrange Point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system.
• It studies solar activities and their impact on Earth.
• Its primary focus includes the Sun’s corona, solar winds, and magnetic fields.
• The mission is a milestone in solar physics research for ISRO.

• Chandrayaan: Focused on lunar exploration.
• Gaganyaan: India’s crewed space mission.
• Solar Orbiter Mission: NASA and ESA’s joint mission for solar studies.