ISRO Successfully Launches EOS-08 Satellite on Final SSLV-D3 Flight
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite aboard the SSLV-D3 on August 16 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The SSLV-D3, in its third and final developmental flight, lifted off at 9:17 AM and injected the EOS-08 satellite into a 475 km circular orbit after 17 minutes.
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath confirmed the mission’s success, noting that the rocket placed the satellite in a precise orbit with no deviations. With this achievement, ISRO has completed the development process of the SSLV and is now transferring the technology to the industry for serial production and future launches.
The EOS-08 mission, built on ISRO’s Microsat/IMS-1 bus, includes advanced payloads for infrared observation, GNSS-R-based remote sensing, and UV radiation monitoring. The satellite carries cutting-edge technology such as an Integrated Avionics system, a phased array antenna, and a flexible solar panel. It is designed for a one-year mission in a Circular Low Earth Orbit at 475 km altitude, with a 37.4° inclination.
Additionally, the SSLV-D3 carried the SR-0 DEMOSAT developed by Space Kidz India. The SSLV is a versatile three-stage launch vehicle capable of deploying Mini, Micro, or Nano satellites (10-500 kg) into 500 km planar orbits. Its design emphasizes low cost, quick turnaround time, flexibility, and minimal infrastructure needs, making it ideal for launching multiple satellites on demand.
SSLV-D3/EOS-08 Mission:
✅The third developmental flight of SSLV is successful. The SSLV-D3 🚀placed EOS-08 🛰️ precisely into the orbit.
🔹This marks the successful completion of ISRO/DOS’s SSLV Development Project.
🔸 With technology transfer, the Indian industry and…
— ISRO (@isro) August 16, 2024
