CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission, consisting of two spacecrafts, will demonstrate precision formation flying in space. It is set to revolutionize scientific observation and space applications.

Detailed explanation-2: -Proba-3 is devoted to the demonstration of technologies and techniques for highly-precise satellite formation flying. It consists of two small satellites launched together that will separate apart to fly in tandem, to prepare for future multi-satellite missions flying as one virtual structure.

Detailed explanation-3: -The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -PROBA is minisatellite technology demonstration mission in ESA’s General Study Program with the objective to address issues of on-board operational autonomy of a generic platform.