European Satellites Create Artificial Solar Eclipses

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Two satellites from Europe made solar eclipses. They flew very close together in space. This let scientists study the sun for many hours.

The satellites were launched last year by the ESA. They started making fake eclipses in March. These eclipses happened far above the Earth.

One satellite blocked the sun's light. The other satellite looked at the sun's corona. The corona is the outer part of the sun's atmosphere.

The satellites had to fly with great care. They used GPS and lasers to stay in place. They needed to be very accurate for the mission.

The mission cost $210 million and is called Proba-3. It has made ten eclipses so far. Scientists hope to make even longer eclipses soon.

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What did the two satellites from Europe do?

They made solar eclipses.

Who launched the satellites?

The ESA (European Space Agency) launched the satellites.

What is the mission called?

The mission is called Proba-3.

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