New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today launched India’s latest all-weather earth observation satellite EOS-01, using the workhorse rocket PSLV-C49.
The PSLV-C49 carrying earth observation EOS-01 and nine foreign satellites was lifted off from the first launch pad in Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh at 3.12pm.
This is India’s first mission from its launch pad at Sriharikota this calendar year.
The earth observation satellite EOS-01 is equipped with the synthetic aperture radar that has an enviable resolution.
The intended applications of the satellite include in agriculture, forestry and disaster management support. Its operational life will be five years, providing crucial data, seamlessly.