ISRO delays PSLV-C59 launch to Thursday after spacecraft anomaly

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ISRO has postponed the launch of the PSLV-C59 mission to Thursday due to an anomaly found in the PROBA-3 spacecraft. The launch was originally set for Wednesday at 4:08 PM. The new launch time is scheduled for 4:12 PM on Thursday. PROBA-3 is a unique mission involving two satellites flying in precise formation to study the Sun's outer atmosphere. NewSpace India Ltd, ISRO's commercial arm, is managing the mission for the European Space Agency. The mission aims to achieve precision in formation flying.


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