ISRO to Launch European Solar Satellite Proba-3 Next Month

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|News18|8 months ago

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is preparing to launch the European solar observation satellite Proba-3 aboard its PSLV next month. This mission, a collaboration with the European Space Agency, involves two satellites that will observe the Sun's corona. Additionally, ISRO is working on the NISAR satellite with NASA, set for launch in February 2025, and the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, expected to launch by early January. ISRO's chairman emphasized the need for private sector involvement to enhance India's space capabilities and global contributions.

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