What is the significance of the L1 point where India’s Aditya-L1 mission is positioned?
(a) It allows continuous observation of the Sun without Earth’s interference.
(b) It is the closest point between the Earth and the Moon.
(c) It helps in deep-space communication by minimizing signal loss.
(d) It is a region where spacecraft experience zero gravity.

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What is the significance of the L1 point where India&rsquo;s Aditya-L1 mission is positioned?
(a) It allows continuous observation of the Sun without Earth&rsquo;s interference.
(b) It is the closest point between the Earth and the Moon.
(c) It helps in deep-space communication by minimizing signal loss.
(d) It is a region where spacecraft experience zero gravity.

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The Lagrange Point L1 is located 1.5 million km from Earth between the Earth and the Sun. It provides an uninterrupted view of the Sun, crucial for solar observations and early warning of solar storms.

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What is the significance of the L1 point where India’s Aditya-L1 mission is positioned? (a) It allows continuous observation of the Sun without Earth’s interference. (b) It is the closest point between the Earth and the Moon. (c) It helps in deep-space communication by minimizing signal loss. (d) It is a region where spacecraft experience zero gravity.