India Launches First Geosynchronous Orbit Imaging Satellite

India successfully launched its first Earth-observation satellite designed to operate from a geosynchronous orbit, using an Indian rocket.

4 Sept, 09:26 — 4 Sept, 17:00

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This launch marks a significant step for ISRO, giving India its first dedicated imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit. Such a satellite enables continuous monitoring of the region, with applications in defense, disaster management, and real-time agriculture tracking. It also signals India's growing self-reliance in advanced space technology.

Key entitiesISRO GSLV-F17 EOS-05 (GISAT-1A)

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India launched a new Earth-observation satellite into orbit
This is India's first imaging satellite placed in geosynchronous orbit
The launch was successful

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India successfully launched its first geosynchronous orbit imaging satellite

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The satellite will operate about 36,000 km above Earth

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The launch used the GSLV-F17 launch vehicle

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The satellite is named EOS-05 (GISAT-1A)

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Specifics on the satellite's altitude of roughly 36,000 km and its popular nickname 'eye in the sky'

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The launch vehicle designation GSLV-F17 and the satellite's formal name EOS-05 (GISAT-1A)

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DWHigh5h ago

India news: ISRO launces first imaging satellite into orbit

The newly launched satellite will hover some 36,000 kilometers above Earth and is being called India's "eye in the sky." DW has the latest.

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qatar-tribuneMixed9h ago

India launches first imaging satellite operating from geosynchronous orbit - Qatar Tribune

India launches first imaging satellite operating from geosynchronous orbit Qatar Tribune

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azernewsLow1h ago

Indian rocket launches Earth-observation satellite

The Indian GSLV-F17 launch vehicle has successfully placed the EOS-05 (GISAT-1A) Earth observation satellite into orbit.

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First report: qatar-tribune · 4 Sept, 09:26|Full coverage: 3 · 8h|Window: 8h

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India launches first imaging satellite operating from geosynchronous orbit - Qatar Tribune

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India news: ISRO launces first imaging satellite into orbit

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azernews4 Sept, 17:00Latest update

India Launches First Geosynchronous Orbit Imaging Satellite

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India news: ISRO launces first imaging satellite into orbit

India launches first imaging satellite operating from geosynchronous orbit - Qatar Tribune

Indian rocket launches Earth-observation satellite

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India launches first imaging satellite operating from geosynchronous orbit - Qatar Tribune

India news: ISRO launces first imaging satellite into orbit

Indian rocket launches Earth-observation satellite

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