A day after the successful launch of Aditya L1 Launch, ISRO will perform the first orbit raising maneouver of the satellite on Sunday.
The satellite will undergo five such maneouvers throughout its journey into Earth’s orbit. These maneouvers are necessary for the satellite to gain desired velocity before it starts its journey to the Sun. Know more about the exercise of orbit raising maneouver and its importance in space missions.
Currently, Aditya L1 is generating its own power for its movement. For the same, solar panels are deployed, informed ISRO. The first Earth-Bound firing to raise the orbit is scheduled for September 3 around 11:45 hours on Saturday.
What is Aditya L1’s orbit raising maneouver scheduled for today?
An orbital maneouver, also called as burn, is a regular protocol during a spaceflight. During this exercise, the orbit of the satellite or spacecraft, is increased by using propulsion systems. This process will include rockets firing and also adjustment of angles.
To understand the process, take the example of a person on a swing. To make the swing go higher, a pressure is applied when the swing is coming down towards the ground. Similarly, once Aditya L1 will gain enough velocity, it will slingshot around to its intended path towards L1.
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Updated: 03 Sep 2023, 09:58 AM IST
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