ISRO set to launch Proba-3 mission: Key benefits for India from ESA’s solar exploration

India’s ISRO is launching ESA’s Proba-3 mission on December 4th from Sriharikota. This mission will study the Sun’s corona using two satellites flying in precise formation, simulating a continuous solar eclipse. This innovative approach allows for extended observation of the corona, crucial for understanding space weather. The collaboration strengthens ISRO’s global standing and offers Indian scientists valuable data access.