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India Launches Advanced Earth Observation Satellite
3 Sep
Summary
- ISRO successfully launched the EOS-05 satellite.
- The launch occurred early Friday morning, September 4th.
- The satellite will orbit in India's first Geosynchronous orbit.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) commenced a new chapter in its space exploration endeavors with the successful launch of the EOS-05 satellite. This state-of-the-art Earth observation spacecraft lifted off precisely at 2:55 AM IST on Friday, September 4th, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
The advanced satellite is being carried into orbit by ISRO's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV-17. Upon reaching its destination, EOS-05 will be positioned in India's first-ever Geosynchronous orbit, a significant achievement for the country's space program.
The towering 51.7-meter GSLV-17 rocket demonstrated its power during liftoff from the second launch pad. The successful ascent of the rocket signifies robust progress in India's satellite technology and observational capabilities.
