ISRO to launch Proba-3 mission for ESA tomorrow; What is this Sun mission | – Times of India
Artistic impression of the Proba-3 (Credit: ESA) India and European space agencies have come together for the launch of Proba-3, the world’s first precision formation flying mission, also known as the Sun mission. This mission aims to study the Sun's corona, closer to the solar rim than ever before. The Proba 3, or the Sun mission is the newest addition to ESA's family of in-orbit demonstration missions.What is the Proba-3 mission?The European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission is focused on demonstrating technologies and techniques for highly precise satellite formation flying. It will consist of two small satellites launched together, which will then separate and fly in a coordinated manner, to create an artificial eclipse. This groundbreaking mission is seen as a stepping stone for future m...