Proba-2

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Proba-2 is the second satellite in ESA's series of low-cost satellites that are being used to validate new spacecraft technologies while also carrying scientific instruments.[1] It is scheduled to launch end of 2008 with the Rockot launch system together with ESA's SMOS mission.[2]

PROBA2 contains two instruments to observe the Sun: The Sun Watcher Using APS (SWAP, an EUV imager) and the Lyman Alpha Radiometer (LYRA).

[edit] References

  1. ^ Technical and Quality Management Portal - Systems - Proba-2: Extending ESA’s commitment to technological innovation
  2. ^ Eurockot Launch Service Provider
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