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ISRO to launch Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota tomorrow
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced the launch of EOS-05, India's first advanced Earth observation satellite with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) capability, scheduled for 2:55 AM tomorrow aboard GSLV-F17 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. This mission marks a significant technological leap as EOS-05 will provide all-weather, day-and-night imaging for agriculture, forestry, disaster management, and national security applications. The launch demonstrates India's growing self-reliance in space-based surveillance and remote sensing, a key topic for science & technology sections in competitive exams.
Exam-ready takeaways
- Satellite: EOS-05 (Earth Observation Satellite-05), India's first SAR-capable imaging satellite
- Launch Vehicle: GSLV-F17 (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II)
- Launch Time & Date: 2:55 AM tomorrow (specific date not mentioned in snippet, but 'tomorrow' relative to article date)
- Launch Site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
- Key Capability: Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for all-weather, day-night Earth observation
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