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ISRO successfully launches Earth observation satellite EOS-05 from Sriharikota
ISRO successfully launched India's first imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit, EOS-05, using a GSLV rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The satellite was placed into sub-geosynchronous orbit 18 minutes after liftoff. This marks a significant advancement in India's Earth observation capabilities, enabling continuous monitoring of the Indian subcontinent. The mission enhances strategic surveillance, disaster management, and agricultural monitoring — key topics for science & technology sections in competitive exams.
Exam-ready takeaways
- Satellite name: EOS-05 (Earth Observation Satellite-05)
- Launch vehicle: GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle)
- Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
- Orbit achieved: Sub-geosynchronous orbit, 18 minutes post-liftoff
- Significance: India's first imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit for continuous Earth observation
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