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ESA PROBA-2 Technology Demonstration and Solar Observatory Spacecraft

ESA’s PROBA-2 is a small active spacecraft launched in 2009 that combines in-orbit technology demonstrations with solar and space-weather observations, including EUV imaging of the solar corona and plasma measurements.

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Family Name
PROBA-2
Full Name
ESA PROBA-2 Technology Demonstration and Solar Observatory Spacecraft
Roles
observatorytechnology_demonstratorresearch
Status
active
Type
spacecraft

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Description
ESA’s PROBA-2 is a small active spacecraft launched in 2009 that combines in-orbit technology demonstrations with solar and space-weather observations, including EUV imaging of the solar corona and plasma measurements.
First Flight Year
2,009

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August 13, 2026 at 21:07:39 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 21:07:39 UTC