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ISRO Successfully Launches EOS-05 Earth Observation Satellite Into Orbit
India launched a new satellite called EOS-05.
The Indian Space Research Organisation carried out the launch.
The satellite is designed to observe Earth.
It was carried into space by a rocket called GSLV-F17.
The rocket lifted off from the Second Launch Pad.
The launch happened at 2:55 a.m.
on September 4.
It took place at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
The satellite was successfully placed into its intended geosynchronous orbit.
ISRO successfully launched the EOS-05 Earth observation spacecraft on September 4.
The satellite was launched aboard the GSLV-F17 from the Second Launch Pad.
Liftoff took place at Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 2:55 a.m.
The launch occurred during the intervening night of September 3 and 4.
EOS-05 was intended for placement in geosynchronous orbit.
- Who
- The Indian Space Research Organisation launched the EOS-05 satellite.
- What
- EOS-05, an Earth observation spacecraft, was successfully launched and placed into orbit.
- Where
- The satellite was launched from the Second Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
- When
- The launch took place at 2:55 a.m. on September 4, during the intervening night of September 3 and 4.
- Why
- EOS-05 was intended for Earth observation and placement in geosynchronous orbit.
Key facts
- Satellite
- EOS-05
- Launch vehicle
- GSLV-F17
- Launch organization
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- Launch date
- September 4
- Launch time
- 2:55 a.m.
- Launch site
- Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre
- Intended orbit
- Geosynchronous orbit
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