What is the purpose of ISRO's Space Physics Laboratory and what is it preparing for

Learn about the upcoming plans and events of ISRO's Space Physics Laboratory.
ISRO's Space Physics Laboratory (SPL) is responsible for conducting research and studies related to space weather and its effects on Earth. It aims to understand and explore the interactions between the Sun and Earth's magnetic fields, ionosphere, and upper atmosphere. Some of the upcoming plans and events of SPL include:
  • Launch of Aditya-L1, India's first solar mission, in 2022 to study the Sun's corona and solar magnetic field.
  • Development of a payload for Lunar Atmospheric and Dust Environment Explorer mission (LADEE), in collaboration with NASA, to study the Moon's exosphere.
  • SPL is also working on the development of a payload for the Venus mission, which is expected to launch in 2024.
  • Additionally, SPL is collaborating with international organizations such as the European Space Agency and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to conduct joint studies and missions.
Overall, SPL is dedicated to advancing space research and technology to better understand and predict space weather events that impact our planet.
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