And the countdown begins! ISRO gears up for GISAT-1 launch on August 12

Sriharikota, August 11: Commencing the countdown, Indian Space Research Orgnisation ISRO has gear up to launch its most advanced geo imaging satellite the Earth observation satellite- GISAT-1 into orbit, tomorrow.

 

 

ISRO is going to launch the EOS satellite via its geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The tentative take-off is at 5.43 am on August 12, 2021, weather permitting.

 

 

Taking the social media ISRO tweeted, "The countdown for the launch of GSLV-F10, EOS-03 mission commenced at 0343Hrs (IST) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota."

 

After 18 minutes of flight, the rocket will place the satellite into the geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO). Once in orbit around the earth, it is expected to essentially be India's 'eye in the sky.

 

 

It is an imaging satellite, that will work as the eye in the sky for India.

 

It has been described as a “game-changer" for India with its high-resolution cameras allowing constant, real-time monitoring of the Indian landmass and the oceans. Among the key areas where it can prove its utility is defense, enabling “special attention to the country’s borders for security reasons".

 

It will monitor the locations of interest while appearing motionless in the space. It will also help India monitor and respond to natural disasters and any other short-term events at a quick pace. Besides, it will also obtain special signatures for agriculture, forestry, mineralogy, cloud properties, snow and glaciers, and oceanography.

 

The launch of the EOS satellite has been postponed thrice in the year. The Satellite was first scheduled to take off on 28th March, however, it was postponed due to the ‘minor issue’.

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