New Delhi, September 4: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched EOS-05, India’s first imaging satellite designed to operate from a geosynchronous orbit, aboard GSLV-F17 in the early hours of Friday. GSLV-F17 is the 19th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). The vehicle is equipped with a 4-metre-diameter Ogive composite payload fairing.
The GSLV-F17 placed the EOS-05 satellite into a Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (Sub-GTO). EOS-05 is a state-of-the-art Earth observation spacecraft and India’s first-ever imaging satellite from a geosynchronous orbit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the launch as “yet another outstanding achievement by ISRO and a proud moment for our nation.” He said the successful launch of GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05 reflected the excellence, innovation and growing capabilities of India’s space sector. Modi also highlighted the growing partnership between ISRO and Indian industry, saying it was adding strength and scale to the country’s space programme and expanding India’s capabilities across the entire space ecosystem.
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