The European Space Agency has successfully launched Proba-3, an innovative Sun-observing mission featuring technology developed by the Cork-based company Onsemi. This mission involves two satellites creating the first artificial solar eclipse to study the Sun’s inner corona, which is typically obscured by its bright surface. The satellites will maintain a precise formation, flying with 1mm accuracy—an unprecedented feat for the ESA. The launch faced a delay due to a technical issue but marks a significant advancement in solar research.