India's space agency ISRO has once again achieved a milestone with the successful launch of the SSLV-D3 rocket! š On Friday morning, the rocket was launched from Sriharikota in Nellore district. The SSLV-D3 rocket was fired from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (Shar). This mission successfully placed the EOS-08 satellite into its intended orbit. šÆ
The SSLV-D3 mission is part of ISRO's initiative to develop small satellites and create compatible payloads. The primary objective of this mission was to deploy the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-08) into a low Earth orbit, which will aid in disaster management. šŖļø This rocket launch marks ISRO's return to action after nearly six months. A former ISRO scientist noted that the SSLV-D3 rocket, with a two-day preparation time, is cost-effective and can efficiently launch small satellites into orbit. š
The EOS-08 satellite, weighing 175 kg, is designed to provide critical data for disaster management. It will monitor the environment, natural disasters, and volcanic activity. The satellite was developed at ISRO's UR Rao Satellite Centre and is equipped with an Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) payload that captures images in mid-wave and long-wave infrared. This information will be invaluable in managing and responding to disasters. šš
