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The Proba satellites are part of ESA’s In‑orbit Technology Demonstration Programme: missions dedicated to the demonstration of innovative technologies.

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Technology-testing Proba-2 opens new eye on the Sun

26 January 2010 Packed with novel devices and science instruments, Proba-2 is demonstrating technologies for future ESA missions while providing new views of our Sun.

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Proba-2’s first achievements to be unveiled

19 January 2010 Proba-2 is among the smallest spacecraft ever launched by ESA – less than a cubic metre – but it prepares technologies for future ESA missions, as well as giving scientists a new view of the Sun.

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11 December 2009	ESA’s Tigers on prowl for solar corona’s secrets

11 November 2009	Seeing stars, Proba-2 platform passes its first health check

2 November 2009	Two new ESA satellites successfully lofted into orbit

30 October 2009	SMOS and Proba-2 ready for launch

30 October 2009	Ground operations ready for Proba-2

27 October 2009	SMOS and Proba-2 installed in launch tower