ESA Investigates Loss of Contact with Proba-3 Coronagraph Spacecraft

ESA Investigates Loss of Contact with Proba-3 Coronagraph Spacecraft

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The European Space Agency (ESA) is investigating an anomaly that caused the Proba-3 Coronagraph spacecraft to lose communication. Initially, an onboard issue led to the loss of contact with the spacecraft. Subsequently, ESA began efforts to restore communication with the Proba-3 Coronagraph. Later reports indicated that the anomaly caused the spacecraft to lose orientation and enter survival mode. The Proba-3 mission involves two spacecraft operating in space: the Coronagraph and the Occulter. ESA's investigation and recovery attempts are ongoing as they work to reestablish control over the Proba-3 Coronagraph spacecraft.

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European Space Agency Proba-3 Coronagraph spacecraft Proba-3 Occulter spacecraft

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Space (Proba-3 mission orbit)

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March 08, 2026
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ESA Investigates Loss of Contact with Proba-3 Coronagraph Spacecraft
ESA Investigates Loss of Contact with Proba-3 Coronagraph Spacecraft

News9live • 08 Mar 09:42

The European Space Agency is working to re-establish communication with the Proba-3 Coronagraph spacecraft after an anomaly caused a loss of contact in mid-February 2026.

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ESA Investigates Loss of Contact with Proba-3 Coronagraph Spacecraft
ESA Investigates Loss of Contact with Proba-3 Coronagraph Spacecraft

NDTV • 08 Mar 02:33

The European Space Agency is working to re-establish communication with the Proba-3 Coronagraph spacecraft after an anomaly caused loss of contact in mid-February 2026.

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March 07, 2026
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ESA Investigates Loss of Contact with Proba-3 Coronagraph Spacecraft
ESA Investigates Loss of Contact with Proba-3 Coronagraph Spacecraft

India Today • 07 Mar 08:26

The European Space Agency is working to re-establish communication with the Proba-3 Coronagraph spacecraft after an anomaly caused it to lose orientation and enter survival mode.

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March 06, 2026
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ESA Investigates Loss of Contact with Proba-3 Coronagraph Spacecraft
ESA Investigates Loss of Contact with Proba-3 Coronagraph Spacecraft

Space • 06 Mar 22:00

The European Space Agency is working to reestablish communication with the Proba-3 Coronagraph spacecraft after an anomaly caused loss of contact in February 2026.

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ESA Investigates Proba-3 Coronagraph Spacecraft Anomaly
ESA Investigates Proba-3 Coronagraph Spacecraft Anomaly

European Space Agency • 06 Mar 09:48

The European Space Agency is working to restore contact with the Proba-3 Coronagraph spacecraft after an onboard anomaly led to a loss of communication.

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