The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its commercial arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), is set to launch the PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 mission in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). The highly anticipated launch is scheduled for December 4, 2024, at 16:08 IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota.
This mission will place ESA’s PROBA-3 satellites, weighing approximately 550 kg, into a unique highly elliptical orbit, demonstrating PSLV’s capability for precise and complex orbital deliveries.
Orbit Details:
- Apogee: 60,530 km
- Perigee: 600 km
- Inclination: 59°
- Semi-major Axis: 36,943.14 km
The PSLV-C59 mission highlights ISRO’s reliability and expertise in delivering payloads for international partners. Updates from NSIL, ISRO, and ESA are eagerly awaited as the countdown continues for this milestone mission.
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