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ISRO Successfully Launches EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-16T10:11:59.848632+05:30

- 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](https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/isro-earth-observation-satellite-sslv-d3-eos-08-launch-sriharikota-august-16-2024/article68531393.ece)

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