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PSLV-XL | Proba-3
PSLV-XL | Proba-3 launched on Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 10:34 AM UTC — a Indian Space Research Organization mission.
Launch SuccessfulIndian Space Research Organization
Lifted offNET Dec 2024
NET Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 10:34 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
PSLV-XLVehicle
Indian Space Research OrganizationProvider
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch PadPad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaLocation
TechnologyMission type
Elliptical OrbitOrbit
Flight sequence
Mission timeline
Key events from liftoff — ignition, staging, separation and deployment — with their times relative to T0.
- IgnitionT- 00:00:03
- Booster IgnitionT+ 00:00:00
- LiftoffT+ 00:00:01
- Booster IgnitionT+ 00:00:25
- Booster SeparationT+ 00:01:10
- Booster SeparationT+ 00:01:32
- Stage 2 SeparationT+ 00:01:50
- SEST+ 00:01:50
- Stage 2 SeparationT+ 00:04:22
- Stage 3 IgnitionT+ 00:04:24
- Stage 3 SeparationT+ 00:08:09
- Kick Stage IgnitionT+ 00:08:20
- Kick Stage Cut-offT+ 00:16:55
- Payload SeparationT+ 00:18:42
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for PSLV-XL to Elliptical Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative PSLV-XL ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Proba-3
Proba-3 (Project for On-Board Autonomy 3) is the first close formation flying mission for the European Space Agency (ESA). It consists of two independent, three-axis stabilised spacecraft flying 150 meters from one another with the ability to accurately control the attitude and separation of the two craft. Such formation flying will be maintained for 6 hours, creating ″artificial solar eclipse″ for the satellite below. The spacecraft pair will fly a highly elliptical orbit divided between periods of accurate formation flying around apogee, when payload operations will be possible, and periods of free flight.
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Frequently asked
What time does PSLV-XL | Proba-3 launch?
PSLV-XL | Proba-3 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 10:34 AM UTC.
Where can I watch PSLV-XL | Proba-3?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching PSLV-XL | Proba-3?
PSLV-XL | Proba-3 is an Indian Space Research Organization mission flying on a PSLV-XL.
Where does PSLV-XL | Proba-3 launch from?
It lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.