ISRO Opens Second Call for Solar Study Proposals Using Aditya-L1 Data

The Indian Space Research Organisation invites proposals from the Indian solar physics community for data access from the Aditya-L1 mission. With over 27 TB of data available, ISRO seeks to maximize scientific outcomes from this solar observation mission, which was inserted into a halo orbit around the L1 point in 2024.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new opportunity for the Indian solar physics community to access valuable data from the Aditya-L1 mission, designed to study the Sun. This marks ISRO's second call for proposals, following an initial announcement in January.

Currently, there are more than 27 terabytes of data available for scientific exploration, and prior findings have been published in reputable international journals. ISRO aims to enhance the scientific yield of the mission by encouraging proposals that utilize Aditya-L1's observational capabilities.

Researchers from Indian institutions are eligible to submit proposals for solar observation time, with a focus on innovative research in solar science. Approved studies will take place between July and September. Aditya-L1, launched in September 2023, orbits the L1 point, offering uninterrupted views of the Sun with its seven scientific payloads studying various solar layers and the surrounding space environment.

(With inputs from agencies.)