EOS-05: India’s Advanced Geosynchronous Earth Observation Satellite
15 September 2026
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Mehnat Aapki, Guidance Humari
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EOS-05: India’s Advanced Geosynchronous Earth Observation Satellite
Context
On 4 September 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched EOS-05 aboard the GSLV-F17 launch vehicle from the Second Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The mission is significant because EOS-05 is designed to provide high-frequency Earth observation from a geosynchronous orbit, thereby strengthening India’s capability for continuous monitoring of the Indian region.
Background
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EOS-05 launched by ISRO on GSLV-F17 provides high-frequency Earth observation from geosynchronous orbit for disaster management and agriculture monitoring.
Keywords
EOS-05ISROGSLV-F17geosynchronous orbitEarth observationdisaster managementcryogenic stageremote sensingsatellite imagerySriharikota