Later today, the European Space Agency (ESA) will launch its Proba-3 mission, featuring two satellites designed to create the first man-made solar eclipse. Developed partly by the Cork-based company Onsemi, the satellites will fly in precise formation to study the Sun’s inner corona. The mission, which has taken seven years to develop, aims to enhance our understanding of solar phenomena and its effects on Earth, utilizing innovative technology for millimeter-scale precision in orbit.