ISRO launches ESA's Proba-3 mission to study the Sun's corona
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is launching the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission on December 4, 2024, at 4:08 PM IST. The launch will take place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh. Proba-3 features two spacecraft, the Coronagraph and Occulter, which will fly 150 meters apart to create an artificial solar eclipse. This setup allows for extended observations of the Sun's corona, enhancing understanding of solar dynamics and space weather. The mission represents a significant international collaboration and showcases advanced formation-flying technology. It aims to provide continuous data on solar phenomena, which can impact Earth's communication systems and power grids.