In a stunning display of space innovation, the European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled the first artificial solar eclipses created by a duo of European satellites! 🚀 Launched late last year, these high-flying pioneers have been generating simulated eclipses since March, soaring tens of thousands of kilometers above Earth.
At the Paris Air Show on Monday, ESA shared breathtaking images of the event. The two satellites fly in a perfectly choreographed formation, maintaining a gap of 150 meters. One satellite acts like the moon during a natural eclipse by blocking the sun, while the other captures the mesmerizing corona—the sun's outer atmosphere that glows like a magical halo.
This breakthrough not only provides scientists with hours of on-demand totality for in-depth space research but also sparks the imagination of young explorers and tech enthusiasts around the world. It's a brilliant reminder that space holds endless surprises waiting to be discovered!
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ESA unveils 1st artificial solar eclipses made by European satellites
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