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ISRO’s GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05 lifts off from Sriharikota
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
India's space agency ISRO launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the EOS-05 satellite from Sriharikota, marking the country's first imaging satellite placed in geosynchronous orbit. The pre-dawn mission achieved a successful lift-off, advancing India's satellite imaging capabilities. The satellite is designed to provide continuous monitoring of Earth's surface from a fixed position in orbit.
WHY IT MATTERS
This launch expands India's satellite imaging and Earth observation capabilities, which are critical for disaster management, agriculture, and national security.
India’s first imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit lifts off successfully from the spaceport in a pre-dawn mission.
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