Archive · 3 Sep 2026
ISRO Chief Prays at Tirumala Ahead of EOS-05 Launch
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan visited a temple in Tirumala before an important space launch.
He prayed to Lord Venkateswara for the mission to succeed.
Several reports said he brought models of the GSLV-F17 rocket and EOS-05 satellite.
One report mentioned only a rocket model.
Temple priests placed the models near the deity during special prayers.
The mission is planned for 2:55 a.m.
on September 4.
It will launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
EOS-05 is meant to take frequent, wide pictures of Earth for uses such as weather, disasters, farming and environmental studies.
ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan offered prayers at Tirumala’s Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple on Wednesday.
Reports said he brought models of GSLV-F17 and EOS-05, while one account mentioned only the rocket model.
Temple priests placed the models near Lord Venkateswara’s feet during prayers seeking mission success.
The GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission is scheduled for 2:55 a.m. on September 4 from Sriharikota.
EOS-05 is designed for frequent, wide-area Earth imaging, including weather, disaster, agricultural and environmental applications.
- Who
- ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan, accompanied by scientists and supported by temple priests and Vedic scholars.
- What
- Prayers and special pujas were held before the scheduled GSLV-F17/EOS-05 satellite launch.
- When
- Narayanan visited on Wednesday; the launch is scheduled for 2:55 a.m. on September 4.
- Where
- The prayers took place at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala; the launch is scheduled from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.
- Why
- Narayanan sought blessings for the mission’s success, while EOS-05 is intended to provide frequent, wide-area Earth observation.
- Mission
- GSLV-F17/EOS-05
- Scheduled launch
- 2:55 a.m. on September 4
- Launch site
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
- Intended orbit
- EOS-05 is intended for geosynchronous orbit; ISRO says GSLV-F17 will place it into a Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
- Satellite purpose
- Frequent, wide-area and high-resolution Earth imaging.
- Applications
- Weather and disaster monitoring, agriculture, environmental assessment and strategic requirements.
- Temple ceremony
- Veda Ashirvachanam was given by Vedic scholars at the Ranganayakula Mandapam.
