ISRO set to launch ESA's Proba-3 solar observatory satellite on Dec 4 to study the Sun’s corona
4 months ago

ISRO set to launch ESA's Proba-3 solar observatory satellite on Dec 4 to study the Sun’s corona

Firstpost  

ESA revealed that the choice of ISRO’s PSLV was strategic — it offers the perfect balance of capability and cost for the Proba-3 mission, which involves a payload of 550 kg. The payload will involve two satellites that are part of the payload, the Occulter and the Coronagraph Proba-3 builds on the legacy of ESA’s earlier solar missions, the Proba-1 and the Proba-2, which were also launched using ISRO's launch vehicles. Image Credit: ISRO India’s space agency ISRO is all set to launch the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission on December 4, marking another milestone in its growing reputation for cost-effective and reliable space missions. Proba-3 builds on the legacy of ESA’s earlier solar missions, the Proba-1 and the Proba-2, which were also launched using ISRO’s launch vehicles.

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Nasa to launch PUNCH Sun mission to recreate solar eclipse
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nasa to launch PUNCH Sun mission to recreate solar eclipse

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The US space agency announced details of the PUNCH mission this week, revealing how four suitcase-sized satellites …

Artificial solar eclipse: Why are satellites trying to block the sun?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Al Jazeera  

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 …

European satellites launched to create an artificial eclipse
3 months, 3 weeks ago

European satellites launched to create an artificial eclipse

Salon  

A pair of satellites astronomers hope can create an artificial eclipse were launched from a site in India last week. In addition to conducting this experimental maneuver, the so-called ESA's Proba-3 mission will observe a slice of the Sun's ethereal corona difficult to perceive from Earth. The larger one, known as the Coronagraph spacecraft, will explore the Sun’s corona, or …

Proba-3: Why studying Sun, space weather have become imminent
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Proba-3: Why studying Sun, space weather have become imminent

Firstpost  

Proba-3 builds on the legacy of ESA’s earlier solar missions, the Proba-1 and the Proba-2, which were also launched using ISRO's launch vehicles. Image Credit: ISRO On December 5, 2024, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched the PSLV-C59 vehicle carrying the Proba-3 spacecraft into a highly elliptical orbit. The other two instruments onboard of Proba-3 include the Digital Absolute …

ISRO gears up for historic space docking mission by this December: Somanath
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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 …

Watch: India's rich culture and space dreams unite in stunning PSLV launch video
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: India's rich culture and space dreams unite in stunning PSLV launch video

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched the Proba-3 mission on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from the Sriharikota spaceport. This mission, a collaboration with the European Space Agency, aims to revolutionise solar observation by demonstrating precision formation flying with two satellites: the Coronagraph and the Occulter. Video credit: @nkknspace for Space Intelligence pic.twitter.com/gH71xLsPEd — Space Intelligence December 5, 2024 The …

Isro successfully launches ESA’s Proba-3 Mission on PSLV-C59
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Isro successfully launches ESA’s Proba-3 Mission on PSLV-C59

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati:The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission aboard the PSLV-C59 rocket on Thursday. The launch took place at 4.04 pm from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, marking a milestone in international collaboration involving New Space India Ltd, Isro, and ESA. The PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 Mission has successfully achieved its objectives, …

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

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 …

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

ISRO successfully launches European Space Agency's Proba-3 eclipse-creating mission
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

ISRO successfully launches European Space Agency's Proba-3 eclipse-creating mission

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Indian Space Research Orgaisation has successfully launched the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission. This cutting-edge capability will enable the mission’s primary scientific objective of creating artificial solar eclipses in space to study the Sun’s faint corona, the outermost layer of its atmosphere. By blocking the Sun’s fiery disk, Proba-3’s “Occulter” spacecraft will cast a shadow onto its companion …

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

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

India TV News  

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 …

ISRO Reschedules Proba-3 Mission Launch Following Anomaly
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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

Live Mint  

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 …

ISRO ESA’s Proba-3: World’s first solar eclipse-on-demand mission
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

ISRO ESA’s Proba-3: World’s first solar eclipse-on-demand mission

India TV News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up to launch the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 spacecraft, a cutting-edge mission scheduled for December 4, 2024. The mission will deploy ISRO’s trusted Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in its 61st flight and 26th use of the PSLV-XL variant. Proba-3: Pioneering solar observation The Proba-3 mission, short for “Project for Onboard Autonomy,” features two …

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

Isro to launch Europe's twin Proba-3 mission today to unravel secrets of the Sun
3 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Isro Set to Launch PSLV-C59/Proba-3 Mission for ESA tomorrow
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Isro Set to Launch PSLV-C59/Proba-3 Mission for ESA tomorrow

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch the European Space Agency’s ambitious Proba-3 solar mission aboard the former’s most-reliable PSLV-C59 rocket. The Proba-3 mission not only showcases Isro’s capability in deploying advanced technology but also strengthens its role in fostering international cooperation in space science. After the mission, Isro and ESA plan to collaborate further, leveraging data …

ISRO to launch ESA's Sun-studying Proba-3 satellite tomorrow
3 months, 3 weeks ago

ISRO to launch ESA's Sun-studying Proba-3 satellite tomorrow

India TV News  

India and European space agencies are teaming up for an exciting new mission called Proba-3, which is often referred to as the Sun mission. Proba-3 is the European Space Agency's initiative to showcase innovative technologies for flying satellites in close formation. Proba-3 launch date and time The Sun mission, which is being organized by the Indian Space Research Organisation, is …

Synchronised satellites to create artificial solar eclipse
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Synchronised satellites to create artificial solar eclipse

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scientists are set to create an artificial solar eclipse by launching synchronised satellites …

Isro rolls out PSLV-XL with Proba-3 mission on pad ahead of Wednesday launch
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Isro rolls out PSLV-XL with Proba-3 mission on pad ahead of Wednesday launch

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully moved the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL to the launchpad in preparation for the Proba-3 mission. The Proba-3 mission represents a significant collaboration between ISRO and the European Space Agency, aiming to explore the Sun's corona, the outermost layer of its atmosphere, which is crucial for understanding solar dynamics and space weather phenomena. Proba-3 …

Isro will launch Proba-3 mission on Wednesday: Here's what it will do in space
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

PSLV-XL Proba-3 launch: First pictures of Isro's workhorse ready for lift-off
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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

ISRO-ESA collaboration set to bring Proba-3 solar mission to life: India’s role to lift off PSLV launcher
4 months ago

ISRO-ESA collaboration set to bring Proba-3 solar mission to life: India’s role to lift off PSLV launcher

Live Mint  

The European Space Agency’s groundbreaking Proba-3 mission is set to launch from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre on 4 December. The mission, aimed at exploring the Sun’s corona through precise formation flying, will take off aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, a trusted machine of the Indian Space Research Organisation. By leveraging ISRO’s cost-effective yet reliable PSLV platform, Proba-3 will …

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

Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft stacked for launch aboard Isro's PSLV
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Isro confirms Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft fit to fly, ready to integrate with PSLV
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Isro confirms Europe's Proba-3 spacecraft fit to fly, ready to integrate with PSLV

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully completed a crucial "fit check" for the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission, confirming that the spacecraft are ready for their upcoming launch. The two-satellite mission, designed to create an artificial solar eclipse in space, is scheduled for liftoff on December 4, 2024, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. The satellite …

Isro to launch Europe's Proba-3 to create artificial eclipse, study the Sun
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Isro to launch Europe's Proba-3 to create artificial eclipse, study the Sun

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is set to launch Europe's Proba-3 mission, a pioneering project that employs two spacecraft working in tandem to study the Sun's corona and measure its energy output with unprecedented precision. The Occulter will position itself between the Coronagraph and the Sun, creating an artificial eclipse that allows the Coronagraph to observe the Sun's faint corona, …

EU's Proba 3 Mission to India: A Stellar Collaboration in Solar Exploration
4 months, 3 weeks ago

EU's Proba 3 Mission to India: A Stellar Collaboration in Solar Exploration

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Union are set to launch the European Union's Proba 3 Sun Observation Mission in December. The mission will observe the Sun's atmosphere and contribute to ISRO's expanding scientific initiatives. It marks India's third launch for the European Union, following support for the Proba-1 and Proba-2 satellites.

First Observations of Solar Coronal Eruptions from the Aditya-L1 Mission
4 months, 3 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 …

Man-made solar eclipse soon? ISRO, ESA preparing to launch 2 satellites to 'cover' the Sun
11 months, 1 week ago

Man-made solar eclipse soon? ISRO, ESA preparing to launch 2 satellites to 'cover' the Sun

Firstpost  

ESA is planning to launch two satellites using ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rockets in September later this year. The Proba-3 mission, if successful, will mark the world’s first attempt to engineer an artificial eclipse The satellites are currently undergoing final integration in Belgium before their scheduled launch aboard an ISRO-developed Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle from India in September. In …

Isro will launch a European probe that will create solar eclipses on demand
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Isro will launch a European probe that will create solar eclipses on demand

India Today  

As the Total Solar Eclipse fever slowly recedes after a spectacular show by the Sun, Moon and Earth aligning in a straight line, India is readying to push a mission that could create an eclipse on demand. Proba-3 will be the first to conduct a precision formation flying mission in space, where a pair of satellites will not only fly …

Total Solar eclipse: Scientists predict how Sun’s bright crown may look like; check details
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Total Solar eclipse: Scientists predict how Sun’s bright crown may look like; check details

Live Mint  

With the entire world waiting eagerly waiting for the solar eclipse on 8 April 2024, scientists are currently advanced technology to forecast a rare view of our Sun’s bright crown, reported India Today on 5 April. Except during total solar eclipses, the outer atmosphere – the corona – is a spectacle that remains invisible to the naked eye. Taking the …

Total Solar Eclipse: Scientists predict how the Sun's crown will look like
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse: Scientists predict how the Sun's crown will look like

India Today  

As the world eagerly anticipates the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, scientists are hard at work, employing advanced technology to forecast a rare view of our Sun’s bright crown. Researchers at Predictive Science are using data from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory and the computational power of Nasa’s Pleiades Supercomputer to offer predictions on the appearance of the solar corona …

India launches craft to study the sun after a successful lunar landing
1 year, 6 months ago

India launches craft to study the sun after a successful lunar landing

NPR  

India launches craft to study the sun after a successful lunar landing Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP NEW DELHI — India launched its first space mission to study the sun on Saturday, less than two weeks after a successful uncrewed landing near the south polar region of the moon. The Aditya-L1 spacecraft took off on board a satellite …

Reaching for The Sun: Why ISRO's Aditya-L1 Mission May 'Eclipse' NASA And ESA's SOHO
1 year, 6 months ago

Reaching for The Sun: Why ISRO's Aditya-L1 Mission May 'Eclipse' NASA And ESA's SOHO

News 18  

In 1995, NASA and the European Space Agency came together for the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory mission, which was placed at the L1 point of the Earth-sun system, similar to what ISRO intends to do with Aditya-L1. However, many Indian solar physicists believe the Aditya-L1 mission and its payloads are far superior compared to NASA-ESA’s SOHO. “During an eclipse, the …

ISRO Completes Preparations for Aditya-L1 Sun Mission Launch on September 2
1 year, 6 months ago

ISRO Completes Preparations for Aditya-L1 Sun Mission Launch on September 2

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Giving an update on its Aditya-L1 mission to study the Sun, ISRO said on Wednesday the launch rehearsal and the rocket's internal checks have been completed.The mission is scheduled to be launched on September 2 at 11.50 am from the Sriharikota spaceport. Aditya-L1 spacecraft is designed for providing remote observations of the solar corona and in situ observations of …

After Chandrayaan-3, ISRO eyes Sept 2 for launch of Aditya-L1 solar mission
1 year, 7 months ago

After Chandrayaan-3, ISRO eyes Sept 2 for launch of Aditya-L1 solar mission

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: After the successful moon lander venture, ISRO is now gearing up for the launch of a solar mission in a week's time, likely on September 2, to study the Sun. The Aditya-L1 mission, aimed at studying the Sun from an orbit around the L1, would carry seven payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere and the outermost layers of the …

After Chandrayaan-3, ISRO’s eyes on Aditya-L1 mission
1 year, 7 months ago

After Chandrayaan-3, ISRO’s eyes on Aditya-L1 mission

Live Mint  

After the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Indian Space Research Organization is now gearing up for the launch of a solar mission called ‘Aditya-L1’ to study the Sun on September 2. This strategic location will enable Aditya-L1 to continuously observe the Sun without being hindered by eclipses or occultation, allowing scientists to study solar activities and their impact on space weather …

ISRO plans mission to Venus, eyes Dec 2024 launch window
2 years, 10 months ago

ISRO plans mission to Venus, eyes Dec 2024 launch window

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After sending missions to the Moon and Mars, ISRO is now readying a spacecraft to orbit Venus to study what lies below the surface of the hottest planet in the solar system and also unravel the mysteries under the sulfuric acid clouds enveloping it. Addressing a day-long meeting on Venusian science, ISRO Chairman S Somnath said the Venus …

After Chandrayaan-2, ISRO plans mission for Sun next year
5 years, 8 months ago

After Chandrayaan-2, ISRO plans mission for Sun next year

Live Mint  

After Chandrayaan-2, the ISRO has planned launch of its solar mission, Aditya-L1, in the first half of 2020 to study the Sun's corona, according to the space agency. "How the corona gets heated to such high temperatures is still an unanswered question in solar physics," the ISRO stated on its website while sharing information about the mission. India on Monday …

ISRO to analyse data of solar eclipse
15 years, 2 months ago

ISRO to analyse data of solar eclipse

The Hindu  

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre here, an unit of ISRO, has made elaborate arrangements including launch of sounding rockets to gather data for a comprehensive analysis of the annular solar eclipse, which will occur on January 15. The atmospheric-ionospheric parameters to be conducted in India would be one of the most comprehensive scientific campaigns ever attempted during a solar eclipse …

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