Archive · 4 Sep 2026
PM Modi Hails ISRO’s GSLV-F17 Launch of EOS-05
India successfully launched a rocket carrying a satellite called EOS-05.
The rocket was named GSLV-F17 and was operated by ISRO.
The satellite was placed into the orbit planned for it.
It will observe Earth and collect images and other information.
Officials said the satellite was healthy after reaching orbit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the launch a proud moment for India.
He also said cooperation between ISRO and Indian companies is helping the space programme grow.
The launch was the 19th flight of India’s GSLV rocket family.
GSLV-F17 successfully launched ISRO’s EOS-05 Earth observation satellite from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
EOS-05 was precisely injected into its designated sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the mission an outstanding achievement and a proud moment for India.
The 2,367-kilogram satellite is described as India’s first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
The mission marked the 19th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and highlighted cooperation between ISRO and Indian industry.
- Who
- The Indian Space Research Organisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan and mission teams were involved or commented on the mission.
- What
- The GSLV-F17 rocket launched and placed the Advanced Earth Observation Satellite-05, or EOS-05, into its intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit.
- When
- The launch took place on Friday; one report identifies the date as September 4, 2026.
- Where
- The rocket lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- EOS-05 is intended to strengthen India’s Earth observation and imaging capabilities and provide important strategic data.
- Mission
- GSLV-F17 launch carrying Advanced Earth Observation Satellite-05 (EOS-05)
- Launch site
- Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
- Launch time
- 2:55 a.m. IST on Friday
- Satellite mass
- 2,367 kilograms
- Orbit
- Sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit (Sub-GTO)
- GSLV milestone
- 19th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
- Satellite purpose
- Earth observation and imaging, including visible, infrared, multispectral and hyperspectral capabilities
Sources
'Yet Another Outstanding Achievement': PM Narendra Modi Hails ISRO’s GSLV-F17 Launch Of EOS-05, Calls It A Reflection Of India’s Growing Space Capabilities
PM Modi hails ISRO’s GSLV-F17 launch carrying EOS-05 as proud moment for India
