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Artificial solar eclipse: Why are satellites trying to block the sun?

The European Space Agency launches Proba-3 to create an artificial solar eclipse and study the sun’s atmosphere, the corona. When you see a solar eclipse, you often think of the moon passing between the Earth and the sun, then temporarily blocking the sun’s light from reaching Earth. However, last week, the European Space Agency launched two spacecraft that will aim …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

ISRO gears up for historic space docking mission by this December: Somanath

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ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, is preparing for an exciting new mission involving a space docking experiment called SPADEX. Somanath also expressed gratitude to the officials from NewSpace India Ltd and the European Space Agency for their successful collaboration on a recent mission, called PSLV-C59/Probas-3. For ISRO, this mission serves as a stepping stone for acquiring crucial information for …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

ISRO’s PROBA-3 LIVE: Spacecraft PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 ‘Liftoff achieved!’

Live Mint

ISRO's PROBA-3: The Indian Space Research Organisation launched PROBA-3 spacecraft PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, today. According to ISRO's update, the spacecraft was successfully launched, marking a landmark moment in history which saw the collaboration between ISRO and NewSpace India Limited, and the European Space Agency. Keys details of the successful launch of ESA’s PROBA-3 satellites: Launch Pad: …

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Isro PSLV-XL Proba-3 Launch Live streaming: Europe's solar mission to lift-off today

India Today

The Indian Space Research Organisation is set to launch the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission on Thursday. WATCH ISRO PSLV-XL PROBA-3 LAUNCH LIVE HERE The anomaly involved a redundant propulsion system in the Coronagraph Spacecraft, which is crucial for maintaining the satellite's orientation and precise pointing in space. The Proba-3 mission is not only a technological demonstration but also aims …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Proba-3 mission launch postponed due to technical issue, rescheduled for December 5

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission, initially slated for launch on Wednesday, was rescheduled for Thursday, due to a technical issue that emerged during final pre-launch preparations. The mission, which is set to be launched aboard ISRO’s PSLV-XL rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota will now lift off at 4:04 pm on Thursday. He confirmed that …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

ISRO gears up for another shot at launching European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission today, count down begins

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The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch Europe's Proba-3 mission again today. The Proba-3 mission involves two satellites named Coronagraph, weighing 310 kg, and Occulter, weighing 240 kg. For ISRO, this mission will help gather important information for future scientific studies about the Sun, following the successful launch of their maiden mission, Aditya-L1, in September 2023. Once …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

ISRO's PSLV rocket places European Space Agency's Proba-3 satellites in orbit successfully

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India's space agency, ISRO, has successfully launched a European satellite called Proba-3. The space agency has successfully placed the satellites into the designated orbit approximately 20 minutes after launch. These satellites will operate in close formation to study the Sun's outer atmosphere, known as the Corona, which is significantly hotter than the Sun's surface and is important for understanding space …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Anomaly detected’: Isro defers Proba-3 launch to Thursday minutes before PSLV-C59 lift

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Dubbed as world’s first initiative of its kind, the Proba-3 consists of two satellites — Coronagraph and Occulter — in which two spacecraft would fly together as one The Proba-3 mission, developed at an estimated cost of 200 million euros, involved teams from 14 European countries and 29 industrial partners. ”Due to an anomaly detected in PROBA-3 spacecraft PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 launch …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

ISRO Reschedules Proba-3 Mission Launch Following Anomaly

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: The Indian Space Research Organisation has put off to 4.12 pm on Thursday, the launch of the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission, initially scheduled for Wednesday. ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher said the anomaly occurred in the redundant propulsion system of the Coronagraph spacecraft which was onboard the PSLVC59 mission and currently the scientists were involved in identifying the …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

ISRO reschedules Proba-3 launch to December 5 due to… All you need to know on solar mission

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The launch of the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission, originally slated for today, has been rescheduled to tomorrow at 16:12 IST, according to a statement from the Indian Space Research Organisation on its X account. Proba-3, an innovative mission designed to study the Sun’s corona through precise formation flying, will now lift off from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre aboard …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Launch of European Space Agency mission aboard ISRO rocket deferred due to technical glitch

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission, initially slated for launch on Wednesday, has been rescheduled for December 5, due to a technical issue that emerged during final pre-launch preparations. The mission, which is set to be launched aboard ISRO’s PSLV-XL rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, will now lift off at 4:04 pm on Thursday. This …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Isro PSLV-XL Proba-3 Launch Live streaming: Europe's solar mission to lift-off today

India Today

Isro PSLV-XL Proba-3 Launch Live streaming: The Indian Space Research Organisation is set to launch the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission on Wednesday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This innovative mission aims to study the Sun's outer atmosphere, known as the corona, using a unique formation-flying technique involving two satellites: the Coronagraph and the Occulter. WATCH ISRO …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Isro to launch Europe's twin Proba-3 mission today to unravel secrets of the Sun

India Today

The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission on Wednesday. WATCH ISRO PSLV-XL PROBA-3 MISSION LAUNCH LIVE HERE This innovative approach will allow scientists to study the Sun's corona with unprecedented detail. The Proba-3 mission not only highlights Isro's technical expertise but also reflects its commitment to international collaboration in space exploration. …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Isro will launch Proba-3 mission on Wednesday: Here's what it will do in space

India Today

The Indian Space Research Organisation will launch European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission to space on Wednesday. ESTIMATING SUN'S ENERGY A key instrument aboard Proba-3 is the Digital Absolute Radiometer, which will measure total solar irradiance—the Sun's total energy output. ASPIICS will provide unprecedented views of the corona, while 3DEES will measure electron fluxes in Earth’s radiation belts, contributing valuable data …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

PSLV-XL Proba-3 launch: First pictures of Isro's workhorse ready for lift-off

India Today

The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch the ambitious two spacecraft mission to conduct formation flying in space and study the Sun. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL will launch the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission from Sriharikota, India, on December 4, 2024, at 4:08 PM IST. This mission marks a significant collaboration between Isro and ESA, aimed …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Isro is launching Proba-3 to block the Sun: Science behind artificial eclipse

India Today

The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission is set to revolutionise solar observation by creating an artificial solar eclipse in space. The solar corona is a critical area for studying solar dynamics and predicting space weather, including solar storms and coronal mass ejections, which can disrupt Earth's power grids and communication networks. Its artificial eclipse will allow continuous observation of the …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Aditya-L1's latest findings will help power grids and satellites during intense solar activities

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At the heart of this finding is Adity-L1’s Velc instrument, a coronagraph designed to simulate the effects of a total solar eclipse. While ground-based observers typically see the Sun as an orange blaze, Velc blocks out its brightest layer, the photosphere, to reveal the faint yet critical solar corona India’s Aditya-L1 solar mission has notched up its first major achievement, …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Proba-3 spacecraft fuelled for space as Isro readies PSLV for launch

India Today

The European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission has reached a critical milestone as its Coronagraph spacecraft was successfully fueled with hydrazine at the Indian Space Research Organisation's Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Proba-3’s success could revolutionise space observation techniques by proving that complex tasks can be accomplished with smaller, agile satellites. The data collected will enhance solar research and improve forecasting models …

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ISRO's PSLV all set to launch Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft next month

India TV News

The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing to launch an exciting mission in collaboration with the European Space Agency called Proba-3. This mission consists of two spacecraft that have been successfully arranged for launch at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in India. Proba-3 is special because it will be the first mission ever to fly two spacecraft in a precise …

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1 month ago

Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft stacked for launch aboard Isro's PSLV

India Today

The European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission has reached a crucial milestone as its twin spacecraft have been successfully stacked in launch configuration at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in India. This marks a significant step forward for the world's first precision formation flying mission, set to revolutionise solar corona observations and demonstrate advanced space technologies. The mission aims to demonstrate …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

First Observations of Solar Coronal Eruptions from the Aditya-L1 Mission

New Indian Express

The article describes the successful observation of a CME (Coronal Mass Ejection) on the Sun using the VELC (Visions for Extreme Solar and Cosmic Events) mission. The observation was made during the event on July 16, and it provided valuable data on the coronal conditions during the onset of the CME. This study will help scientists to better understand the …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Aditya-L1 satellite data shows Sun heating up, 'moving towards solar maximum'

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation has revealed the data captured by the Aditya-L1 satellite -- India’s maiden mission to the Sun -- and warned that the brightest star in the ecosystem is moving towards the solar maximum, giving rise to enhanced activity. The Active region AR13664 on the Sun, during its passage between May 8 – 15, 2024, erupted …

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1 year, 3 months ago

What is the purpose of VELC, primary payload of Aditya-L1 satellite?

Hindustan Times

Aditya-L1 has been successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Research Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday. Among these, the Visible Line Emission Coronagraph is the primary payload that Aditya-L1 will use to focus on the Sun's Corona. Aditya-L1 will be placed in a halo orbit around Lagrangian Point 1, which is 1.5 million kilometers from Earth in the direction of …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Aditya-L1 Launch: India's maiden solar mission successfully takes off

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully launched its maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Tirupati district on Saturday. The observatory also features the Solar Low Energy X-ray Spectrometer, the High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer, and an Advanced Tri-axial High-Resolution Digital Magnetometer payload. VELC, The primary scientific objectives of Aditya-L1 encompass understanding coronal …

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Artificial solar eclipse: Why are satellites trying to block the sun?

ISRO gears up for historic space docking mission by this December: Somanath

ISRO’s PROBA-3 LIVE: Spacecraft PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 ‘Liftoff achieved!’

Isro PSLV-XL Proba-3 Launch Live streaming: Europe's solar mission to lift-off today

Proba-3 mission launch postponed due to technical issue, rescheduled for December 5

ISRO gears up for another shot at launching European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission today, count down begins

ISRO's PSLV rocket places European Space Agency's Proba-3 satellites in orbit successfully

‘Anomaly detected’: Isro defers Proba-3 launch to Thursday minutes before PSLV-C59 lift

ISRO Reschedules Proba-3 Mission Launch Following Anomaly

ISRO reschedules Proba-3 launch to December 5 due to… All you need to know on solar mission

Launch of European Space Agency mission aboard ISRO rocket deferred due to technical glitch

Isro PSLV-XL Proba-3 Launch Live streaming: Europe's solar mission to lift-off today

Isro to launch Europe's twin Proba-3 mission today to unravel secrets of the Sun

Isro will launch Proba-3 mission on Wednesday: Here's what it will do in space

PSLV-XL Proba-3 launch: First pictures of Isro's workhorse ready for lift-off

Isro is launching Proba-3 to block the Sun: Science behind artificial eclipse

Aditya-L1's latest findings will help power grids and satellites during intense solar activities

Proba-3 spacecraft fuelled for space as Isro readies PSLV for launch

ISRO's PSLV all set to launch Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft next month

Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft stacked for launch aboard Isro's PSLV

First Observations of Solar Coronal Eruptions from the Aditya-L1 Mission

Aditya-L1 satellite data shows Sun heating up, 'moving towards solar maximum'

What is the purpose of VELC, primary payload of Aditya-L1 satellite?

Aditya-L1 Launch: India's maiden solar mission successfully takes off