On Friday morning, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the EOS-08 satellite, marking yet another significant achievement for the agency. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3). The primary mission of EOS-08 is to enhance Earth observation capabilities, particularly in disaster management.
What Was Launched? The EOS-08 Satellite and Its Companions
The EOS-08 satellite is an advanced Earth observation satellite designed to monitor the planet and gather crucial information, especially related to natural disasters. Alongside EOS-08, a small satellite named SR-0 DEMOSAT was also launched as a passenger satellite. Both of these satellites have been deployed into a circular orbit approximately 475 km above Earth.
The Payloads: What’s on Board?
The SSLV-D3 mission carried satellites weighing a total of 175.5 kilograms. EOS-08 is equipped with three distinct payloads:
1. Electro-Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR): Designed for satellite-based surveillance, disaster monitoring, and environmental observation. It will capture high-resolution images that will be critical in managing natural disasters. Read More..(India’s Space Sector: A Key to Future Development, Says PM Modi)
2. Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry Payload (GNSS-R): This payload will demonstrate remote sensing capabilities, such as analyzing wind patterns over oceans, assessing soil moisture, and detecting floods.
3. CIC UV Dosimeter: This device will monitor ultraviolet radiation as part of India’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send humans to space.
A Satellite for Disaster Management
The EOS-08 satellite is particularly significant for its role in monitoring natural disasters. The EOIR payload will capture images to assist in disaster response and environmental monitoring. The GNSS-R will provide data on sea surface winds, soil moisture, and flood detection, making it a vital tool for remote sensing. Meanwhile, the CIC UV Dosimeter will contribute to the Gaganyaan mission by monitoring UV radiation.
Conclusion: The Final Developmental Flight of SSLV
This launch represents the third and final developmental flight of ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). With the successful deployment of the EOS-08 Earth observation satellite, ISRO continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in space technology, contributing to global efforts in disaster management and environmental monitoring.
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