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ISRO Successfully Launches EOS-05, India's First Geo-Orbit Imaging Satellite (2367 kg) via GSLV-F17

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03 Sept 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:2367 kgSeptember 4, 20262:55 AM ISTGSLF-F17Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit107th launch from Sriharikota
Bodies:ISROSatish Dhawan Space Centre
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What This Article Covers

1.ISRO launched EOS-05 via GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota at 2:55 AM on September 4, 2026.

2.EOS-05 is India's first imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit (~36,000 km), weighing 2367 kg.

3.This launch ends a dry spell after failures of PSLV-C62 (Jan 2026) and PSLV-C61 (May 2025), and replaces the failed EOS-03 mission (Aug 2021).

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ISRO has successfully launched the EOS-05 satellite, India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit, using GSLV-F17. This marks a comeback after launch failures in 2025-26 and replaces the failed EOS-03 mission. The satellite will provide real-time strategic imagery for national activities.

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Launch Date & TimeSeptember 4, 2026, 2:55 AM IST
Launch VehicleGSLV-F17 (19th flight)
Satellite Mass2367 kg
OrbitSub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit
SignificanceIndia's first geo-imaging satellite

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  • ›Launch Date & Time: September 4, 2026, 2:55 AM IST
  • ›Launch Vehicle: GSLV-F17 (19th flight)
  • ›Target this Data: EOS-05 weight 2367 kg, launch date September 4, 2026, 2:55 AM IST, GSLV-F17, 19th GSLV flight, 107th launch from Sriharikota.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Not applicable.

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Which Indian space agency is responsible for the launch of the EOS-05 satellite?

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