Two European satellites have been launched into orbit to mark the start of a project to create artificial solar eclipses in space.

These two spacecraft, part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission, are set to do what no other satellites have done before: create solar eclipses on demand. The stakes are high.

The European Space Agency revealed that a mission to create an artificial eclipse was a success. The photos will allow scientists to study the sun's corona.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A pair of European satellites rocketed into orbit Thursday on the first mission to create artificial solar eclipses through fancy formation flying in space. Each fake ...

A pair of European satellites has rocketed into orbit on a mission to create artificial solar eclipses.