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30-11-2024 | 15:22 PM
Proba-3 Mission
India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is set to launch the Proba-3 mission, marking a significant step towards solar research.
Key Highlights
- It is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) mission aims to study the Sun’s corona (the outer layer of its atmosphere) using two satellites in a unique parallel formation.
- The satellites will create an artificial eclipse in space, allowing for detailed observations of the Sun’s corona.
Significance of the Proba-3 Mission:
- Advancing Solar Research: The mission will provide crucial data for understanding solar dynamics and improve space weather forecasting, which is important for protecting satellites from solar storms.
- International Collaboration: Proba-3 exemplifies international cooperation, with contributions from ESA member states like France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, alongside ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).
- Future of Space Exploration: The success of Proba-3 could lead to future multi-satellite missions, enhancing our ability to study space weather and its effects on Earth’s technological infrastructure.
