08-Aug-2024 01:23 PM
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Chennai, Aug 8 (Reporter) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch
the 175.5 kg Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-08) using the Small Satellite Launch
Vehicle (SSLV) from the spaceport of Sriharikota on August 15.
The SSLV-D3, in its third and final developmental flight, carrying the microsatellite,
will soar into the skies at 0917 hrs from SHAR Range on the Independence Day.
In post onX, ISRO on Thursday said "SSLV-D3/EOS-08 Mission : SSLV's third and
final flight will launch EOS-08 microsatellite on August 15, 2024, at 09:17 IST from
Sriharikota".
"It completes the SSLV Development Project and enables operational missions by
Indian industry and NSIL", it said.
EOS-08 is ISRO’s latest Earth Observation Satellite The primary objectives of the
EOS-08 mission include designing and developing a microsatellite, creating payload
instruments compatible with the microsatellite bus, and incorporating new technologies
required for future operational satellites...////...