2026 CE · science technology

India Launches EOS-05, Its First Imaging Satellite for Geosynchronous Orbit

On 4 September 2026, ISRO launched EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota. The launch vehicle placed the spacecraft into a sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit for subsequent orbit raising. EOS-05 was designed as India’s first imaging Earth-observation satellite to operate from geosynchronous orbit, providing a capability for repeated observation of broad regions from a high-altitude geosynchronous vantage point.

EOS-05, also known as GISAT-1A, before encapsulation for the GSLV-F17 mission in 2026 — Official ISRO-origin image of EOS-05 before encapsulation. The spacecraft was launched on 4 September 2026 into a sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit and was designed to operate as India’s first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit. · Credit: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) · License: GODL-India

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