ISRO launched its earth observation satellite GISAT-1

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its earth observation satellite GISAT-1.

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Geo Imaging Satellite or GISAT is an Indian imaging satellite class for geostationary orbit with a high temporal resolution, meant for providing near real time imaging with fast revisit capability and real time monitoring.

Two identical satellites will provide resolution in the range of 42 to 318 m. It will carry multi-spectral multi-resolution (42 to 318 m) imaging instruments.

Geo Imaging Satellite GISAT-1 onboard GSLV-F10 was planned to launch on 5 March 2020, but launch was deferred due to some technical reasons.