India and Europe Collaborate on Artificial Solar Eclipse Mission

The European Space Agency, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation, launched the Proba-3 satellites to create artificial solar eclipses, allowing scientists to study the Sun's corona. The mission, costing €200 million, involves two satellites flying 150 meters apart to block sunlight and observe the Sun's atmosphere. This project aims to answer questions about the Sun's corona and energy output. The launch highlights India's growing role in space exploration, with plans for a space station by 2035 and a manned moon mission by 2040.