1. India’s First Geo-Imaging Satellite in Geosynchronous Orbit
EOS-05 is India’s first dedicated Earth-observation imaging satellite placed in geosynchronous orbit, enabling persistent monitoring of large regions.
2. Launched Aboard the Powerful GSLV-F17
ISRO launched EOS-05 aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket on September 4, marking the rocket’s heaviest mission and 19th flight.
3. Operating at Nearly 36,000 Kilometers
EOS-05 operates in an elliptical geosynchronous orbit, ranging approximately between 34,903 and 35,884 kilometers above Earth.
4. Continuous Regional Observation
Its geosynchronous position allows EOS-05 to repeatedly monitor the Indian subcontinent, offering sustained coverage unavailable from conventional low-Earth orbits.
5. Strengthening Disaster Management
The satellite is designed to provide frequent imagery that can improve monitoring of natural disasters and enhance response planning.
6. Supporting Agriculture and Forestry
EOS-05 can capture imagery of large areas frequently, supporting agricultural assessment, forestry monitoring, and broader environmental management.
7. Strategic Defense Applications
Beyond civilian uses, EOS-05 is expected to provide strategic imagery, including supporting the Indian Navy’s information requirements.
8. Designed for a Ten-Year Mission Life
With a planned operational lifespan of approximately ten years, EOS-05 provides India with a long-term Earth-observation capability from geosynchronous orbit.
9. A Milestone for GSLV Reliability
The successful mission strengthens confidence in the GSLV after several recent launch setbacks and demonstrates India’s high-orbit launch capabilities.