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ISRO to launch EOS-08 micro satellite using SSLV on Aug 15

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Chennai: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the 175.5 kg Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-08) using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from the spaceport of Sriharikota on August 15.

The SSLV-D3, in its third and final developmental flight, carrying the microsatellite, will soar into the skies at 0917 hrs from SHAR Range on the Independence Day.

In post onX, ISRO on Thursday said “SSLV-D3/EOS-08 Mission : SSLV’s third and final flight will launch EOS-08 microsatellite on August 15, 2024, at 09:17 IST from Sriharikota”.

“It completes the SSLV Development Project and enables operational missions by Indian industry and NSIL”, it said.

EOS-08 is ISRO’s latest Earth Observation Satellite The primary objectives of the 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.

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