Agencies New Delhi, Nov. 5 Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced here today that India is set to launch the European Union s Proba 3 Space Satellite by in the first week of December, marking another milestone in its burgeoning role as a global space leader disclosing this while speaking at the 3rd Indian Space Conclave, Dr Jitendra Singh said, this underscores the deepening partnership between India and the EU in space research and exploration. This mission, aimed at observing the Sun, signifies both nations commitment to advancing scientific knowledge while reinforcing the reputation of the Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO as a trusted partner in international space missions. The Proba 3 satellite, which arrived this morning at p Sriharikota, is aimed at observing the Sun and reflects a new level of equal collaboration between India and other major space powers. The Proba 3 satellite will be India s third such launch for the EU, with previous missions supporting the Proba 1 and Proba 2 satellites. However, this mission is unique in its focus on solar observation. Dr. Jitendra Singh explained that Proba 3 will provide valuable insights into solar corona dynamics, adding to ISRO s portfolio of ambitious scientific ventures, which recently included the groundbreaking Chandrayaan 3 lunar mission.
India and Europe are together reaching out to the Sun, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, highlighting the symbolism and science of this mission. In his address, Dr. Jitendra Singh credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi s forward thinking policy changes with the rapid transformation of India s space sector. The Contd. on page 2
