ISRO launches Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08
16 Aug, 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3.
This marks the third and final development flight of the SSLV.
Primary objectives
Designing and developing a microsatellite
Creating payload instruments compatible with the microsatellite bus
Incorporating new technologies required for future operational satellites
Payloads
Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR)
Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R)
SiC UV Dosimeter
Satellite Information
Circular Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of 475 km with an inclination of 37.4
Mission life of 1 year.
The satellite has a mass of approximately 175.5 kg and generates power of around 420 W.
Source: PIB