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- ISRO’s 101st mission, the PSLV-C61 launch vehicle, is scheduled to lift off at 5:59 AM from SDSC, Sriharikota.
- It will carry the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-09 into a Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO).
Key Highlights
EOS-09 Satellite
- Equipped with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR).
- Capabilities:
- Provides high-resolution imagery under all-weather, day-night conditions.
- Supports remote sensing applications across sectors like agriculture, forestry, urban planning, disaster management, surveillance.
Mission Specifics
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbit → ensures consistent imaging at the same solar angle, ideal for long-term earth observation.
- Debris-Free Mission: Adheres to ISRO’s commitment to space sustainability and debris mitigation.
- Significance: Enhances India’s strategic capabilities in earth observation, disaster monitoring, and security.
Context
- This is ISRO’s 101st space mission, highlighting India’s consistent progress in satellite launches.
- Comes amid focus on:
- SpaDeX mission (satellite docking).
- Preparation for Gaganyaan human spaceflight (2027).
- Chandrayaan-4 & 5 lunar missions.
Updated - May 17, 2025 1:39 PM | News On Air