Proba-3
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
PSLV XL
Profile →PSLV-XL is the upgraded version of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in its standard configuration boosted by more powerful, stretched strap-on boosters with 12 tonne propellant load. Weig...
Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Profile →IND • Founded 1969
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pur...
Mission Brief
Proba-3 (Project for On-Board Autonomy 3) is the first close formation flying mission for the European Space Agency (ESA). It consists of two independent, three-axis stabilised spacecraft flying 150 meters from one another with the ability to accurately control the attitude and separation of the two craft. Such formation flying will be maintained for 6 hours, creating ″artificial solar eclipse″ for the satellite below. The spacecraft pair will fly a highly elliptical orbit divided between periods of accurate formation flying around apogee, when payload operations will be possible, and periods of free flight.
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Launch Site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
