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Satellite station in Australia receives signals from Proba-3: European Space Agency

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Satellite station in Australia receives signals from Proba-3: European Space Agency

The European Space Agency (ESA) is receiving signals from the recently launched Proba-3 mission, thanks to the successful launch by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The mission involves two spacecraft that will separate in orbit to perform precise formation flying. ESA director general Josef Aschbacher expressed gratitude to ISRO for their contribution to space exploration. The satellites have achieved the desired orbit levels, and telemetry is being received by ESA's mission control centre in Belgium. Mission Manager Damien Galano expressed excitement for the mission's goals, which require precise positioning accuracy.

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Europe’s space agency prepares to blot out the Sun

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Europe’s space agency prepares to blot out the Sun

The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to create artificial solar eclipses in order to study the Sun's corona. The agency intends to fly two spacecraft in formation, with one satellite blocking the Sun's corona from the other satellite, which will observe it using a coronagraph. The mission, called Proba-3, aims to measure the Sun's energy output to better understand its role in our solar system's weather. The spacecraft will need to fly in precise formation down to millimeter accuracy, a technical challenge that the ESA is working to overcome.

ISRO reschedules Proba-3 launch after detecting 'anomaly'

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

ISRO reschedules Proba-3 launch after detecting 'anomaly'

The launch of PSLV-C59 by ISRO has been rescheduled to Thursday due to an anomaly in the PROBA-3 spacecraft. The Proba-3 mission aims to study the Sun's corona and space weather. The two satellites, Coronagraph and Occulter, will fly together and maintain a precise formation to study the Sun's outer atmosphere. This launch is significant for ISRO as it provides insights for future scientific experiments on the Sun. The launch was rescheduled based on a request from the European Space Agency, and the countdown was progressing smoothly before the delay.

ISRO to launch ESA's Proba-3 mission to study sun’s corona

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

ISRO to launch ESA's Proba-3 mission to study sun’s corona

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been selected to launch the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission, which aims to study the sun's corona by creating artificial eclipses. ISRO's cost-effective Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) was chosen as a more economical alternative to ESA's rockets. The mission involves two satellites flying in tandem and maintaining a specific configuration to study the sun's corona close to the solar rim. Scheduled for December 4, the mission will explore the sun's atmosphere for two years and generate around 50 artificial eclipses per year.

European mission to imitate solar eclipse launches from India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

European mission to imitate solar eclipse launches from India

The European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission has been launched from India with the aim of studying the Sun's corona, the outermost part of its atmosphere. Proba-3 uses two satellites that will fly in tandem, with one casting a shadow on the other to observe and measure the corona's properties. This unique mission hopes to gather 10-12 hours of observations a week over two years, providing valuable insights into the Sun's atmosphere and improving solar weather forecasts. The precision required for this mission is unprecedented, with the satellites needing to achieve positioning accuracy down to the thickness of an average fingernail.

US startup Axiom Space explores using Indian rockets for space mission

VCCircle

VCCircle · 9m ago

US startup Axiom Space explores using Indian rockets for space mission

Axiom Space, a US startup constructing a private space station, is considering using Indian launch vehicles for its missions. Axiom Space aims to replace the International Space Station (ISS) in the future and is exploring options to diversify its supply chain. The company is in discussions with India's space agency, ISRO, and private Indian launch companies to identify the best fit for its missions. Additionally, Axiom Space is also exploring collaborations with European nations. India recently opened its space sector to private players and created a venture fund to support space startups.

Not a Scene From Star Wars: This Is a Real Satellite Falling to Earth

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Not a Scene From Star Wars: This Is a Real Satellite Falling to Earth

The European Space Agency (ESA) recently released images that initially appeared to show a TIE starfighter from Star Wars, but in actuality, captured the return of a decades-old Earth observation satellite. The second European Remote Sensing satellite, or ERS-2, was decommissioned in 2011, and following a deorbiting process, re-entered Earth's atmosphere and broke into pieces over the North Pacific Ocean between Alaska and Hawaii. ERS-2 was an advanced satellite that provided valuable data on climate change, contributing to thousands of scientific papers and furthering our understanding of the world we live in.

PROBA-3 Mission successfully achieved its launch objectives: ISRO

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

PROBA-3 Mission successfully achieved its launch objectives: ISRO

The PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 mission successfully launched ESA's satellites into their designated orbit, showcasing India's role in global space innovation. The joint initiative between ISRO and NSIL involved the Proba-3 spacecraft, which will demonstrate formation-flying and rendezvous technologies. This mission will pave the way for innovative approaches to mission control and enable scientific study of the Sun's corona. The PSLV, India's first launch vehicle with liquid stages, carried a payload mass of approximately 320 tonnes.

Indian Space Station will enable research in Bioastronautics, biological research, drug discovery: Isro Chairman

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Indian Space Station will enable research in Bioastronautics, biological research, drug discovery: Isro Chairman

India's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), plans to establish a space station that will enable astronauts to conduct various research activities. The station will focus on areas such as bioastronautics, biological research, drug discovery, and material science research. ISRO is also exploring collaboration opportunities with other nations to build and utilize space stations, as well as joint missions. The space agency has approved four projects, including the Chandrayaan-4 mission, a Venus Orbiter mission, a new generation launch vehicle, and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, with a budget of around Rs. 22,000 crore. The long-term vision includes landing on the moon by 2040 and operating a space station by 2035.

After 60 years of spaceflight patches, here are some of our favorites

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 7m ago

After 60 years of spaceflight patches, here are some of our favorites

Space mission patches have been a cherished tradition for more than 60 years, originating with Vostok 6 in 1963. From NASA's Gemini 5 "8 days or bust" patch to the iconic Apollo 11 design, astronauts express their missions' spirit and goals through these patches. The National Reconnaissance Office uses intriguing designs for spy satellite launches, while SpaceX has modernized patch artistry. European Space Agency designs celebrate continental scientific heritage. These patches symbolize unity, adventure, and innovation.

Amid Musk-Trump fallout, India gives license to Starlink

YourStory

YourStory · 2m ago

Amid Musk-Trump fallout, India gives license to Starlink

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India has granted Elon Musk's Starlink a license under the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) category, allowing for satellite internet services rollout. Starlink must establish land earth station gateways and comply with security standards. The license advances Starlink's mission to provide satellite broadband in India, with further authorizations needed from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) and compliance with spectrum norms and pricing guidelines.

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