ISRO Successfully Places EOS-08 Satellite Into Orbit With SSLV Flight | Highlights

ISRO launch live: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has started the countdown for the launch of its Earth observation satellite aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-03 (SSLV-D3-EOS-08). The countdown began at 2:47 AM IST on Friday, with the launch scheduled for August 16 at 9:19 AM from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This mission is the third for ISRO in 2024, following successful launches of the PSLV-C58/XpoSat and GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS missions earlier this year. The SSLV-D3-EOS-08 mission is crucial as it completes the development phase for ISRO's smallest rocket, which can carry satellites weighing up to 500 kg into Low Earth Orbit (up to 500 km above Earth).

Stay tuned in with Republic for all the latest updates related to ISRO's Earth Observation Satellite SSLV-D3-EOS-08 Mission

SSLV development complete: ISRO chairman 

After successfully placing EOS-08 into orbit, ISRO chairman Somanath said, “ISRO successfully launched the EOS-08 satellite, completing the SSLV development.”

ISRO launches 3rd SSLV flight with Earth satellite from Sriharikota 

 ISRO launched its third SSLV flight, from Sriharikota.

What to expect during the 15-minute mission? 

• SS1 Ignition: 0 seconds, altitude 0 km.

• SS2 Ignition: 123.98 seconds, altitude 93 km.

• SS1 Separation: 124.34 seconds, altitude 93 km.

• S2C Separation: 129.34 seconds, altitude 101 km.

• SPLF Separation: 158.74 seconds, altitude 147 km.

• SS2 Separation: 402.20 seconds, altitude 450 km.

• SS3 Ignition: 412.02 seconds, altitude 454 km.

• SS3 Separation: 697.62 seconds, altitude 475 km.

• VTM Ignition: 706.12 seconds, altitude 475 km.

• EOS-08 Satellite Separation: 808.90 seconds, altitude 475 km.

• SR-0 DEMOSAT Satellite Separation: 994.90 seconds, altitude 475 km.

Automatic launch sequence activated after mission director’s green light 

The automatic launch sequence is activated after the mission director gave the green light. 

Few minutes away from the ISRO EOS 08 launch 

Visuals from the Space Centre

Children and youth arrive to witness launch at the Space Centre 

Visuals from the Space Centre as children and youth arrive to witness the launch.

What are the objectives of SSLV-D3-EOS-O8 mission? 

The primary objectives of the SSLV-D3-EOS-08 mission include designing and developing a microsatellite, creating payload instruments compatible with the microsatellite bus, and incorporating new technologies required for future operational satellites, ISRO said.

The satellite, built on the Microsat/IMS-1 platform, carries three payloads:

- Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR): Captures images in various infrared bands for monitoring environmental changes, disasters, and industrial activities.

- Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry (GNSS-R): Used for ocean wind analysis, soil moisture assessment, and flood detection.

- SiC UV Dosimeter: Monitors UV radiation and gamma radiation, useful for space missions like Gaganyaan.

Where to watch the ISRO EOS-08 mission live? 

- ISRO Website: [isro.gov.in](https://isro.gov.in)

- ISRO Facebook Page: [facebook.com/ISRO](https://facebook.com/ISRO)

- ISRO YouTube Channel:[youtube.com/live/DRmxoAb6vlo?feature=share](https://youtube.com/live/DRmxoAb6vlo?feature=share)

- DD National

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