India’s space exploration makes a breakthrough! The first geosynchronous imaging satellite: EOS-05 was successfully launched
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On September 4, 2026, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched the EOS-05 geosynchronous imaging satellite into the sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit using the GSLV-F17 rocket. The satellite has now been placed in orbit. This launch marked the end of ISRO’s 8-month-long launch hiatus. GSLV-F17 was launched from the Sri Harikeeratna Satish Dhawan Space Center at 2:55 a.m. local time. It was the 19th flight of the GSLV launch vehicle and the 107th mission for this base. Thanks to structural quality optimization and propulsion system improvements, GSLV’s payload capacity increased by 54%, from 1536 kilograms to 2367 kilograms. The successful placement of the EOS-05 satellite in orbit filled a gap in India’s capabilities in geosynchronous orbit imaging. The original launch scheduled for mid-year was postponed to September due to technical verification and mission scheduling issues.
On September 4, ISRO successfully launched the EOS-05 Geosynchronous Imaging Satellite using the GSLV-F17 rocket. The satellite has now entered orbit. GSLV-F17 was launched from the Sri Harikeertika Satish Dhawan Space Center at 2:55 a.m. local time, sending EOS-05 into the subgeosynchronous transfer orbit. This launch was the 19th flight for GSLV and the 107th mission for this base. ISRO Chairman Narayanan said that thanks to structural quality optimization and propulsion system improvements, GSLV’s payload capacity increased from 1536 kg to 2367 kg, a rise of 54%. EOS-05’s successful orbit insertion filled India’s gap in geosynchronous orbit imaging capabilities, ending ISRO’s eight-month launch hiatus. Previously, due to technical verification and mission scheduling reasons, the launch scheduled for mid-year was postponed to September.