India has launched its first imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit.
The successful launch took place early on Friday morning that is on 4th of September 2026 by a GSLV rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.
According to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) the state-of-the-art Earth observation spacecraft EOS-05 was successfully placed into sub-geosynchronous orbit about 18 minutes after it lifted off from the spaceport at 2.55 AM
After the completion of a smooth 27-hour countdown, the GSLV-F17 rocket, with a 2,367 kg payload mass, began its ascent from the second launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
The imaging satellite will provide real-time imagery and help the nation in areas including agriculture and disaster management.
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said the mission will further strengthen India’s Earth observation capabilities and improve the delivery of Earth observation services.
