ISRO to launch European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission on December 4

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission on December 4 at 4:08 pm IST. The launch will take place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The Proba-3 mission includes two satellites, the Coronagraph Spacecraft and the Occulter Spacecraft, which will demonstrate advanced formation flying technology. They will operate 150 meters apart to study the Sun's corona. This mission marks a collaboration between ISRO, NewSpace India Limited, and ESA, showcasing India's capabilities in commercial satellite services. The Proba-3 mission aims to validate innovative technologies for future space missions.


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