ISRO Successfully Launches PSLV-C59 Carrying ESA’s Proba-3 Satellites

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ISRO Successfully Launches PSLV-C59 Carrying ESA’s Proba-3 Satellites

ISRO’s PSLV-C59 mission, carrying the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 satellites, was successfully launched on December 5, 2024, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The launch, initially delayed by a day due to an anomaly, occurred at 4:04 PM IST. The mission’s objectives, including deploying the satellites into their designated orbit, were achieved with precision, according to ISRO Chairman S. Somanath.

Mission Objectives and Achievements

The Proba-3 mission is a part of ESA’s in-orbit demonstration initiatives. It comprises two spacecraft designed to perform precise formation flying, achieving control down to a single millimeter. Details shared by ESA reveal that the satellites will create artificial solar eclipses in orbit, enabling extended

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of the Sun’s corona.

Shortly after separation, the Yatharagga ground station in Australia confirmed receiving signals from the satellites, a per several reports. Telemetry data is being processed at ESA’s mission control center in Redu, Belgium. Josef Aschbacher, ESA’s Director General, described the successful liftoff as a significant step for the mission’s objectives, in a statement..

Operational Plans for Proba-3

The satellites, stacked together during launch, will remain connected during their initial commissioning phase. ESA’s Proba-3 mission manager Damien Galano noted that the operational phase, involving individual check-outs and formation flying, is expected to begin in early 2025. This phase will include observing the Sun’s corona through coordinated manoeuvres by the twin spacecraft.

PSLV-C59: Milestone for ISRO

This mission marks the 61st flight of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle and the 26th in its PSLV-XL configuration. The vehicle has once again demonstrated its reliability, further strengthening its reputation as a dependable medium-lift launch vehicle for international clients.

 

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