The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday released a video showcasing the successful liftoff of the PSLV-C59/Proba-3 mission, along with key moments like PSOM separation, stage ignition, and satellite deployment.
Sharing the video on X, ISRO stated, “PSLV-C59/Proba-3 Mission – Liftoff, PSOM Separation, Stage Ignition & Satellite Separation Video.”
Earlier, ISRO announced that the mission had met its objectives, deploying ESA’s satellites into designated orbits with precision. Launched from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, the PSLV-C59 carried the Proba-3 spacecraft into a highly elliptical orbit as part of a commercial mission by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). This joint effort with the European Space Agency (ESA) marks ESA’s first precision formation-flying mission, involving two satellites working in tandem to study the Sun’s corona.
The mission demonstrates innovative technologies like formation flying and precise spacecraft positioning. The two satellites form a 150-meter solar coronagraph, enabling unprecedented studies of the Sun’s faint corona. Proba-3 also serves as an orbital laboratory for advanced rendezvous, proximity operations, and metrology validation.
The PSLV, India’s flagship launch vehicle, successfully achieved its mission, reflecting the dedication of teams from ISRO, NSIL, and ESA, solidifying India’s role in advancing global space innovation.