Proba-3 Space Satellite

Source:  PIB

Context: India, in collaboration with the European Union, is set to launch the Proba-3 Space Satellite, a solar observatory mission, in December 2024.

About Proba-3 Space Satellite:

  • Objective: Solar observation, specifically focusing on the dynamics of the Sun’s corona.
  • Collaboration: Joint mission by the European Union and India, highlighting international cooperation in scientific research.
  • Launch Date: Scheduled for early December 2024 from Sriharikota, India.
  • Significance: Marks the third Proba satellite launch by ISRO for the EU, building on past successful launches of Proba-1 and Proba-2.
  • Technology and Science: Equipped to provide high-resolution images and data on solar corona behavior, advancing space weather research.

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