Archive · 19 May 2025
ISRO's EOS-09 Satellite Launch Set for May 18, 2025
India's space agency, ISRO, is set to launch a new satellite called EOS-09 using the PSLV-C61 rocket.
This launch is part of ISRO's 101st mission and is scheduled for May 18, 2025.
EOS-09 will help India watch over its borders, and will monitor the weather.
It can take high-quality pictures day or night, and even through clouds, to help with disaster response.
ISRO's mission emphasizes national security and the use of space technology for the benefit of India.
ISRO has made previous launches and has future joint missions in the pipeline.
ISRO will launch the EOS-09 satellite on May 18, 2025.
The launch will be from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
EOS-09 is an Earth observation satellite designed to enhance surveillance capabilities.
The PSLV-C61 rocket will be used for the launch.
The launch is set for 5:59 AM IST.
- Who
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- What
- ISRO will launch the EOS-09 satellite, also known as RISAT-1B.
- When
- Scheduled for May 18, 2025, at 5:59 AM IST.
- Where
- From Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India.
- Why
- To enhance surveillance, remote sensing, and disaster response capabilities, including border and all-weather monitoring.
- Satellite Name
- EOS-09 (also RISAT-1B)
- Launch Vehicle
- PSLV-C61
- Launch Date
- May 18, 2025
- Launch Time
- 5:59 AM IST
- Launch Site
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
- Primary Function
- Earth Observation
- Orbit
- Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO)
Sources
ISRO focused on national security, gears up for 101st rocket launch: Chairman V Narayanan
PSLV-C61 launch: ISRO chief Narayanan seeks blessings at Tirumala shrine
ISRO’s 101st launch, EOS-09 mission, scheduled for May 18
