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Proba-3's pair of satellites will be in a highly elliptical orbit around Earth, performing formation flying manoeuvres as well as scientific studies of the solar corona.

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Video. ESA prepares two satellites to create a man-made solar eclipse

Updated: 15/04/2024 - 16:13 GMT+2

ESA says the "Proba-3" mission will be the first to create an artificial eclipse in a bid to better understand solar weather.

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