ISRO to launch ESA's Proba-3 solar observation mission on Wednesday
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission on Wednesday at 4:08 PM from Sriharikota. This mission will use the PSLV-XL rocket to deploy two satellites for solar observation. Proba-3 aims to study the Sun's corona using a solar coronagraph, which requires precise formation flying between its two spacecraft. This launch marks the first ESA mission from India since 2001, highlighting increased international collaboration in space. The Proba-3 satellites were transported from Belgium to India and will be placed in a highly elliptical orbit, allowing them to operate efficiently while minimizing fuel use. This mission represents a significant step in India's contributions to global space exploration.