The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has shown its strength once again. On August 16, 2024, at 9:19 a.m., ISRO successfully launched the EOS-08 satellite from their smallest rocket, SSLV-D3. The Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, conducted this launch.
What is the EOS-08, and what is its function?
EOS-08 is an Earth observation satellite. It weighs about 175.5 kg and can generate 420 watts of power. The primary function of this satellite is:
- Monitoring disasters
- Monitoring the environment
- fire detection
- Monitoring volcanic activity
- Flood detection
This satellite can take pictures both during the day and night. It uses mid-wave IR (MIR) and long-wave IR (LWIR) technology.
SSLV-D3 Rocket: ISRO’s Smallest Launcher
SSLV-D3 is ISRO’s smallest rocket. Its height is about 34 meters. This rocket can put satellites weighing up to 500 kg into an orbit 500 kilometers above the earth. With this mission, ISRO has completed the development journey of this small rocket.
This mission’s significance
- This will be ISRO’s third successful mission in 2024.
- This will make it easier and cheaper to launch small satellites.
- This will give a boost to NewSpace India Limited, the commercial arm of ISRO.
- This will increase India’s space capabilities.
With this successful mission, India has once again shown its strength in the field of space. The information received from the EOS-08 satellite will help us deal with natural disasters and protect the environment. This is a crucial step for India’s development and security.
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