ISRO's 55th Foundation Day: Launch of Earth Observation Satellite-08 (EOS-08)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | ISRO's 55th Foundation Day |
| Date | August 15, 2024 |
| Significant Launch | Earth Observation Satellite-08 (EOS-08) |
| Launch Site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh |
| Launch Vehicle | Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 |
| Satellite Specifications | |
| - Type | Remote-sensing microsatellite |
| - Mass | 175.5 kg |
| - Orbit | Circular Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) at 475 km altitude |
| - Lifespan | Approximately 1 year |
| Capabilities | Mid-Wave and Long-Wave infrared imaging for day and night operations |
| Applications | Disaster monitoring, environmental monitoring, fire detection, surveillance, volcanic observation, ocean surface wind analysis, soil moisture assessment, cryosphere studies, flood detection, inland waterbody monitoring |
| SSLV Overview | |
| - Payload Capacity | Up to 500 kg to a 500 km LEO |
| - Flexibility | Capable of launching single or multiple satellites |
| - Structure | Three-stage rocket with solid propulsion stages and a liquid module final stage |
| SSLV Development | |
| - SSLV D-1 (Aug 2022) | First developmental flight, failed to meet mission objectives |
| - SSLV D-2 (Feb 2023) | Successful mission carrying EOS-07, Janus-1, and AzaadiSAT-2 |
| - SSLV D-3 (Aug 2024) | Final developmental flight carrying EOS-08 |
| ISRO Leadership | Chairman: Dr. S. Somanath |
| ISRO Headquarters | Bengaluru |