The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday is scheduled to launch the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C59 / Proba-3 mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota.
The mission will involve the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C59 carrying approximately 550 kg of satellites into a highly elliptical orbit. The PROBA-3 mission is an “In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) mission” conducted by the European Space Agency (ESA).
ISRO shared a post on X and said, “PSLV-C59, showcasing the proven expertise of ISRO, is ready to deliver ESA’s PROBA-3 satellites into orbit. This mission, powered by NSIL with ISRO’s engineering excellence, reflects the strength of international collaboration.”
The Indian Space Organisation has announced that the launch of the PROBA-3 mission is scheduled for December 4, 2024, at 4:08 PM from DSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. The organisation also stated that the live broadcast of the launch will be available on ISRO’s official YouTube channel.
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