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The Lagrange Point L1 where Aditya-L1 is positioned lies between _______.

  1. Earth and Moon
  2. Sun and Earth
  3. Sun and Jupiter
  4. Earth and Mars

Answer: Sun and Earth

L1 is a gravitational equilibrium point between the Sun and Earth, approximately 1.5 million km from Earth toward the Sun, allowing continuous solar observation.

Topic Space Missions - Aditya L1
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