Archive · 8 Sep 2026
ISRO’s EOS-05 Satellite Reaches Geosynchronous Orbit for Observation
ISRO has placed a new satellite called EOS-05 in space.
It now travels in a high orbit that lets it watch the subcontinent almost continuously.
The satellite is between about 34,903 and 35,884 kilometers above Earth.
ISRO completed the final step to raise its orbit on September 7, 2026.
The satellite’s engine worked for 1,247 seconds during that step.
ISRO says the satellite is healthy.
Teams will check its systems over the next few days.
Then it is expected to take pictures for weather forecasting and Indian Navy needs.
ISRO’s EOS-05 launched on September 4 and has entered geosynchronous orbit.
The satellite will observe the subcontinent continuously from 34,903 to 35,884 kilometers above Earth.
Its final orbit-raising maneuver was completed successfully at 8:57 p.m. on September 7, 2026.
ISRO said the satellite’s health is normal after the 1,247-second LAM engine firing.
EOS-05 will undergo system checks before its imaging instruments begin sending Earth observation images.
- Who
- The Indian Space Research Organisation launched and maneuvered the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite.
- What
- EOS-05 completed its final orbit-raising maneuver and settled into geosynchronous orbit.
- When
- It was launched on September 4; the final maneuver was completed at 8:57 p.m. on September 7, 2026.
- Where
- The satellite is in a geosynchronous orbit ranging from 34,903 to 35,884 kilometers above Earth, allowing observation of the subcontinent.
- Why
- Its planned uses include weather forecasting and meeting the Indian Navy’s strategic imaging requirements.
- Satellite
- EOS-05, also referred to as EOS-5
- Operator
- Indian Space Research Organisation
- Launch date
- September 4, 2026
- Final maneuver
- Completed at 8:57 p.m. on September 7, 2026
- Estimated orbit
- 34,903 km by 35,884 km
- Engine firing
- LAM engine fired for 1,247 seconds
- Current status
- Satellite health reported as normal