PSLV-C61 EOS-09 mission: When and where to watch Isro's 101st launch
India is set to launch its latest Earth observation satellite, EOS-09, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.This mission marks the 101st launch from Sriharikota demonstrating Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) ongoing commitment to bolstering the nation's space-based surveillance and disaster management capabilities.EOS-09, also known as RISAT-1B, is equipped with a cutting-edge C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), enabling it to capture high-resolution images of the Earth's surface under all weather conditions, day or night.advertisement
WHEN WILL ISRO LAUNCH PSLV-C61 EOS-09 MISSION? The Indian space agency will launch the powerful PSLV with EOS-09 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on May 18, 2025, at 5:59 am IST.This advanced radar technology allows the satellite to see through clouds, rain, and darkness-overcoming the limitations of traditional optical imaging satellites. Weighing approximately 1,710 kilograms, EOS-09 will be placed in a sun-synchronous orbit, ensuring consistent lighting for its imaging tasks.HOW TO SEE ISRO PSLV-C61 EOS-09 LAUNCH LIVE? India Today Science will be live to bring you all the real-time mission updates.Isro will broadcast the mission Live on its channel, which you can see below. WHAT WILL EOS-09 DO IN SPACE? The satellite features five imaging modes, ranging from ultra-high-resolution scans capable of detecting small objects to wide-area coverage for broader observation.advertisementThis versatility makes EOS-09 a vital tool for a range of applications, including border surveillance, national security, agriculture, forestry, flood monitoring, and urban planning. Its ability to provide round-the-clock, reliable intelligence is especially significant given ongoing security concerns along India's borders with Pakistan and China.EOS-09 is a follow-on to the earlier RISAT-1 satellite and will complement India's growing constellation of Earth observation satellites, such as Resourcesat, Cartosat, and RISAT-2B.By supplementing data from these satellites, EOS-09 will help deliver expanded real-time coverage across India, supporting smarter governance and faster, more effective disaster response.The launch will be witnessed by more than two dozen members of Parliament, highlighting its national significance.As ISRO prepares for several key missions in the coming months, including the Gaganyaan crew escape test and the Indo-US NISAR satellite, the successful deployment of EOS-09 is set to further strengthen India's strategic and civilian capabilities in space-based monitoring and resource management.
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