Geo-imaging satellite scheduled for launch in Q3 of 2021

Geo-imaging satellite for earth observation EOS-03 is scheduled for launch in the third quarter of 2021.

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The satellite would enable near real-time monitoring of natural disasters like floods and cyclones. EOS-03 is capable of imaging the whole country 4-5 times daily.

In addition to natural disasters, EOS-03 would also enable monitoring of water bodies, crops, vegetation condition, forest cover changes etc.

ISRO’s vast experience in solid propulsion and heritage of proven design practices has enabled the SSLV to be developed as a cost-effective, three stage and all-solid launch vehicle with a payload capability of 500 kg to 500 km planar orbit or 300 kg to Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit.