ISRO begins countdown for Proba-3 mission launch on December 5
ISRO has started a revised countdown for the PSLV-C59/Proba-3 mission, set to launch on December 5, 2024, at 4:04 p.m. IST. The launch was rescheduled from December 4 due to an issue with the satellite's propulsion system. The Proba-3 mission, developed by the European Space Agency, involves two satellites that will fly in formation to study the Sun's corona. This mission aims to demonstrate precise formation flying technology. The PSLV-C59 rocket, which is 44.5 meters tall, will carry the satellites into orbit. After launch, the satellites will separate and maintain a distance of 150 meters to conduct their scientific observations.