ISRO launches ESA's Proba-3 mission for solar research from Sriharikota

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ISRO will launch the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission today, December 4, at 4:08 pm IST from Sriharikota. The mission uses the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) to study the Sun's corona and improve understanding of space weather. Proba-3 consists of two spacecraft, the Coronagraph and the Occulter, which will operate in close formation. This technology allows the Occulter to block the Sun's light, enabling the Coronagraph to observe the corona continuously. The mission aims to gather data on solar phenomena that can affect satellite communications and power grids on Earth. Proba-3 builds on the success of earlier Proba missions, enhancing solar research and space weather monitoring.


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