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ISRO Successfully Launches EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite

  • ISRO launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite onboard the SSLV-D3 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on August 16, 2024.
  • The SSLV-D3 lifted off at 9.17 am and successfully placed the EOS-08 satellite into a 475 km circular orbit 17 minutes later.
  • ISRO Chairman S Somanath confirmed the successful launch and declared the SSLV development process completed.
  • EOS-08 features advanced payloads for IR observation, GNSS-R remote sensing, and UV dosimetry, with a mission life of 1 year.
  • The SSLV can launch Mini, Micro, or Nano satellites and is designed for low cost, quick turnaround, and flexibility in satellite accommodation.

Source: The Hindu

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