The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is going to launch the geo-imaging satellite GISAT-1 on board GSLV-F10 rocket on August 12.
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GISAT-1 will facilitate near real-time observation of the Indian sub-continent, under cloud-free conditions, at frequent intervals.
GISAT-1 will be placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit by GSLV-F10 and it will be positioned in the final geostationary orbit, about 36,000 km above the Earth’s equator.
The earth observation satellite will provide the country near real-time images of its borders and also enable quick monitoring of natural disasters.
