Source: FE
Context: The Proba-3 mission, a joint venture between ESA and ISRO, marks a milestone in space technology. Set to launch on December 4, 2024, from Sriharikota, India.
About Proba-3 Mission:
- Agency Involved:
- Led by the European Space Agency (ESA).
- Launch facilitated by ISRO under its commercial arm, NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL).
- Full Form:
- Proba-3: “Project for Onboard Autonomy.”
- Aim:
- To demonstrate high-precision formation flying in space.
- To study the Sun’s corona and its influence on space weather.
- Features:
- Two Spacecraft: Coronagraph and Occulter designed for tandem operation.
- Formation Flying: Precision down to the millimeter to create artificial solar eclipses.
- Scientific Goals: Advanced study of the solar corona and its impact on Earth.
- Solar Eclipses on Demand: Allowing extended observation periods for solar phenomena.
- India’s Role:
- Providing the PSLV-XL launch vehicle, renowned for reliability and payload capacity.
- Managing satellite deployment and mission execution.
- Enhancing expertise in solar science following ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission.
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