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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
ISRO launches EOS-09 aboard PSLV-C61, boosting India's surveillance and remote sensing powers
At the break of dawn, a plume of fire lit up the skies above Sriharikota. At precisely 5:59am, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its 101st space mission, placing the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-09 into a sun-synchronous polar orbit using the PSLV-C61 rocket. Weighing 1696.24 kg and standing 44.5 metres tall, the PSLV-C61 lifted off from the First Launch Pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre . This was the 63rd PSLV mission, and the 27th using its XL configuration – a version known for handling heavier payloads. "LIFTOFF! ISRO's 101st launch mission takes flight aboard PSLV-C61," ISRO posted on X. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Arbil: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo — isro (@isro) What Is EOS-09 and Why It Matters EOS-09 is a follow-up mission to EOS-04 and the earlier RISAT-1 satellite. It is designed to deliver consistent remote sensing data, especially for operational users needing real-time imagery. Former ISRO scientist Manish Purohit explained the satellite's broader implications. 'This launch is strategically timed,' he said. Live Events 'It strengthens monitoring at borders and coasts, particularly with respect to sensitive areas. The satellite can detect ingress or suspicious movement deemed vital in anti-terror operations, especially after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor,' he added. The satellite uses C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), enabling it to take high-resolution images under all weather conditions, day or night. This makes it a powerful tool for sectors like agriculture, forestry, disaster management, and defence. Once deployed, the satellite's data will be available for users across sectors—agriculture, forestry, water resources, and strategic operations. Its imaging frequency is designed to be higher, offering a steadier stream of earth observation data. For national interest, and responsible space operations The launch is not only a technological feat. It also reflects growing emphasis on responsible space activity. After satellite separation—about 17.6 minutes post lift-off—the spent PS4 stage will undergo orbit-lowering via Orbit Change Thrusters (OCT). This reduces its orbital life, followed by passivation to prevent future explosions or debris. According to ISRO, EOS-09 carries sufficient fuel to de-orbit after completing its five-year mission. This means it will eventually lower itself to a decay orbit, ensuring re-entry into Earth's atmosphere within two years, leaving no lasting debris behind. Former ISRO scientist Manish Purohit remarked, "This launch is strategically timed." He added, "It strengthens monitoring at borders and coasts, particularly with respect to sensitive areas. The satellite can detect ingress or suspicious movement deemed vital in anti-terror operations, especially after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor." Part of a constellation, part of a future Indian scientist Dr W. Selvamurthy acknowledged the larger impact of this mission. 'I would like to congratulate the ISRO scientists, technicians, industries associated with ISRO for this important satellite being launched tomorrow, early morning at 6 a.m., from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. It is a very important satellite because it forms a part of a constellation of satellites which can look at Earth and what changes are happening on Earth. For example, agriculture, forestry, disaster management, or even for strategic applications, for military applications, because it's very important to see the borders…' Echoing the sentiment, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said, "With the PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission, ISRO continues to demonstrate its commitment to both technological excellence and the national interest." IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka also underlined the need to constantly evolve space capabilities. Meanwhile, ISRO is preparing for another significant mission—NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar)—scheduled to launch aboard GSLV-F16. A collaboration with NASA, NISAR will monitor changes in Earth's surface and ecosystems and help track natural disasters, reinforcing India's growing role in global climate and environmental science. EOS-09 is powered by 2.4 kW and built for a five-year lifespan. It promises not only sharper eyes in the sky but also a stronger, more data-rich foundation for India's evolving space ambitions. From climate monitoring to defence surveillance, the satellite's reach extends across fields that touch every citizen. And so, in the early morning quiet of Sriharikota, another chapter in India's space story was written—one that looks downward to understand the Earth better, and forward to do so more responsibly.
Economic Times
18-05-2025
- Science
- Economic Times
ISRO launches EOS-09 aboard PSLV-C61, boosting India's surveillance and remote sensing powers
ANI ISRO crosses hundred mark: Launches its 101st satelite EOS-09 aboard PSLV-C61 At the break of dawn, a plume of fire lit up the skies above Sriharikota. At precisely 5:59am, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its 101st space mission, placing the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-09 into a sun-synchronous polar orbit using the PSLV-C61 rocket. Weighing 1696.24 kg and standing 44.5 metres tall, the PSLV-C61 lifted off from the First Launch Pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This was the 63rd PSLV mission, and the 27th using its XL configuration – a version known for handling heavier payloads. "LIFTOFF! ISRO's 101st launch mission takes flight aboard PSLV-C61," ISRO posted on X. EOS-09 is a follow-up mission to EOS-04 and the earlier RISAT-1 satellite. It is designed to deliver consistent remote sensing data, especially for operational users needing real-time imagery. Former ISRO scientist Manish Purohit explained the satellite's broader implications. 'This launch is strategically timed,' he said. 'It strengthens monitoring at borders and coasts, particularly with respect to sensitive areas. The satellite can detect ingress or suspicious movement deemed vital in anti-terror operations, especially after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor,' he added. The satellite uses C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), enabling it to take high-resolution images under all weather conditions, day or night. This makes it a powerful tool for sectors like agriculture, forestry, disaster management, and deployed, the satellite's data will be available for users across sectors—agriculture, forestry, water resources, and strategic operations. Its imaging frequency is designed to be higher, offering a steadier stream of earth observation launch is not only a technological feat. It also reflects growing emphasis on responsible space activity. After satellite separation—about 17.6 minutes post lift-off—the spent PS4 stage will undergo orbit-lowering via Orbit Change Thrusters (OCT). This reduces its orbital life, followed by passivation to prevent future explosions or to ISRO, EOS-09 carries sufficient fuel to de-orbit after completing its five-year mission. This means it will eventually lower itself to a decay orbit, ensuring re-entry into Earth's atmosphere within two years, leaving no lasting debris ISRO scientist Manish Purohit remarked, "This launch is strategically timed." He added, "It strengthens monitoring at borders and coasts, particularly with respect to sensitive areas. The satellite can detect ingress or suspicious movement deemed vital in anti-terror operations, especially after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor."Indian scientist Dr W. Selvamurthy acknowledged the larger impact of this mission. 'I would like to congratulate the ISRO scientists, technicians, industries associated with ISRO for this important satellite being launched tomorrow, early morning at 6 a.m., from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. It is a very important satellite because it forms a part of a constellation of satellites which can look at Earth and what changes are happening on Earth. For example, agriculture, forestry, disaster management, or even for strategic applications, for military applications, because it's very important to see the borders…'Echoing the sentiment, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said, "With the PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission, ISRO continues to demonstrate its commitment to both technological excellence and the national interest."IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka also underlined the need to constantly evolve space ISRO is preparing for another significant mission—NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar)—scheduled to launch aboard GSLV-F16. A collaboration with NASA, NISAR will monitor changes in Earth's surface and ecosystems and help track natural disasters, reinforcing India's growing role in global climate and environmental is powered by 2.4 kW and built for a five-year lifespan. It promises not only sharper eyes in the sky but also a stronger, more data-rich foundation for India's evolving space ambitions. From climate monitoring to defence surveillance, the satellite's reach extends across fields that touch every so, in the early morning quiet of Sriharikota, another chapter in India's space story was written—one that looks downward to understand the Earth better, and forward to do so more responsibly.
Economic Times
18-05-2025
- Science
- Economic Times
Breaking News Live Updates: ISRO launches EOS-09 satellite on PSLV-C61 for high-resolution Earth monitoring
18 May 2025 | 06:11:32 AM IST Breaking News Live Updates: ISRO launched its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the PSLV-C61 rocket from Sriharikota on 18 May at 5:59 a.m. EOS-09, a follow-up to RISAT-1, will enhance India's earth observation capabilities, offering all-weather, high-resolution imaging for strategic, agricultural, and disaster monitoring applications. Breaking News Live Updates: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61) from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The launch is scheduled for 5:59 a.m. on Sunday, 18 mission will mark the 63rd flight of the PSLV and the 27th time ISRO is using the PSLV-XL configuration. EOS-09 will be placed into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO), continuing ISRO's use of the PSLV platform for precision deployments across varied payloads and Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed, 'The launch is scheduled for 5:59 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.' What Is EOS-09 and why it matters EOS-09 is a follow-up mission to EOS-04 and the earlier RISAT-1 satellite. It is designed to deliver consistent remote sensing data, especially for operational users needing real-time ISRO scientist Manish Purohit explained the satellite's broader implications. 'This launch is strategically timed,' he said.'It strengthens monitoring at borders and coasts, particularly with respect to sensitive areas. The satellite can detect ingress or suspicious movement deemed vital in anti-terror operations, especially after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor,' he satellite uses C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), enabling it to take high-resolution images under all weather conditions, day or night. This makes it a powerful tool for sectors like agriculture, forestry, disaster management, and defence. Show more A terrorist was neutralized by IDF forces this afternoon, near the Bruchin settlement in Samaria. The incident took place close to the area where Tzaala Gaz was murdered on Wednesday are investigating whether the neutralized terrorist was the same person who carried out the attack on Wednesday. A travel vlogger and youtuber who was arrested by the Haryana Police on suspicion of spying for Pakistan, was sent to five days of police remand by a local court, officials to police, "suspicious things" were found after the police recovered her laptop and mobile. Additionally, The Deputy Superintendent of Hisar, Kamaljeet said that the vlogger was in "continuous contact" with a Pakistani citizen."Yesterday, based on inputs that we had, we arrested Jyoti, daughter of Haris Kumar, under the Official Secret Act and BNS 152. We have received some suspicious things after we recovered her mobile and laptop. We have taken her on a five-day remand, and further investigation is on. She was in continuous contact with a Pakistani citizen," DSP Kamaljeet said in a self-made video on from Official Secrets Act, Jyoti is being held under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) Section 152, which is regarding acts endangering sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has expressed condolences over the death of three people following the collapse of an under-construction building in Delhi's Paharganj area and instructed the officials to provide all necessary support to the family of the deceased and incident happend on Saturday evening which claimes the lives of three while one other was left to a post from Chief Minister's Office, District Magistrate of Central Delhi, Karol Bagh SDM, MCD along withDelhi police officials visited the incident site. The Israeli military said Sunday it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where Huthi rebels have been launching strikes on Israel during its war against Hamas."Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted," the Israeli army said in a Telegram Huthis have regularly fired missiles and drones at Israel since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023, following an attack on Israel by the Huthis' Palestinian ally Hamas. A deadly explosion which is suspected to be a potential act of terrorism has left one dead and at least five injured outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs in the US's California, on Saturday (local time), the New York Post to the New York Post, officials claim that it was a deliberate act of violence, with authorities investigating the blast occurred outside the American Reproductive Centres, possibly originating from a car parked near the facility, The New York Post reported, citing Palm Springs Mayor Ron Springs Fire Chief Paul Alvarado confirmed that the explosion was intentional, with the blast damaging multiple buildings across several blocks. An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 jolted Arunchal Pradesh in the early hours of Sunday, the National Center for Seismology to NCS, the earthquake was felt at a depth of 10 kilometres at the Dibang valley district of the state."EQ of M: 3.8, On: 18/05/2025 05:06:33 IST, Lat: 29.03 N, Long: 95.78 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh," the NCS said on X. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61) from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The launch is scheduled for 5:59 a.m. on Sunday, 18 mission will mark the 63rd flight of the PSLV and the 27th time ISRO is using the PSLV-XL configuration. EOS-09 will be placed into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO), continuing ISRO's use of the PSLV platform for precision deployments across varied payloads and Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed, 'The launch is scheduled for 5:59 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.'What Is EOS-09 and why it mattersEOS-09 is a follow-up mission to EOS-04 and the earlier RISAT-1 satellite. It is designed to deliver consistent remote sensing data, especially for operational users needing real-time ISRO scientist Manish Purohit explained the satellite's broader implications. 'This launch is strategically timed,' he said.'It strengthens monitoring at borders and coasts, particularly with respect to sensitive areas. The satellite can detect ingress or suspicious movement deemed vital in anti-terror operations, especially after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor,' he satellite uses C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), enabling it to take high-resolution images under all weather conditions, day or night. This makes it a powerful tool for sectors like agriculture, forestry, disaster management, and defence.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Breaking News Live Updates: ISRO launches EOS-09 satellite on PSLV-C61 for high-resolution Earth monitoring
18 May 2025 | 06:11:32 AM IST Breaking News Live Updates: ISRO launched its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the PSLV-C61 rocket from Sriharikota on 18 May at 5:59 a.m. EOS-09, a follow-up to RISAT-1, will enhance India's earth observation capabilities, offering all-weather, high-resolution imaging for strategic, agricultural, and disaster monitoring applications. Breaking News Live Updates: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61) from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The launch is scheduled for 5:59 a.m. on Sunday, 18 mission will mark the 63rd flight of the PSLV and the 27th time ISRO is using the PSLV-XL configuration. EOS-09 will be placed into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO), continuing ISRO's use of the PSLV platform for precision deployments across varied payloads and Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed, 'The launch is scheduled for 5:59 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.' What Is EOS-09 and why it matters EOS-09 is a follow-up mission to EOS-04 and the earlier RISAT-1 satellite. It is designed to deliver consistent remote sensing data, especially for operational users needing real-time ISRO scientist Manish Purohit explained the satellite's broader implications. 'This launch is strategically timed,' he said.'It strengthens monitoring at borders and coasts, particularly with respect to sensitive areas. The satellite can detect ingress or suspicious movement deemed vital in anti-terror operations, especially after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor,' he satellite uses C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), enabling it to take high-resolution images under all weather conditions, day or night. This makes it a powerful tool for sectors like agriculture, forestry, disaster management, and defence. Show more A terrorist was neutralized by IDF forces this afternoon, near the Bruchin settlement in Samaria. The incident took place close to the area where Tzaala Gaz was murdered on Wednesday are investigating whether the neutralized terrorist was the same person who carried out the attack on Wednesday. A travel vlogger and youtuber who was arrested by the Haryana Police on suspicion of spying for Pakistan, was sent to five days of police remand by a local court, officials to police, "suspicious things" were found after the police recovered her laptop and mobile. Additionally, The Deputy Superintendent of Hisar, Kamaljeet said that the vlogger was in "continuous contact" with a Pakistani citizen."Yesterday, based on inputs that we had, we arrested Jyoti, daughter of Haris Kumar, under the Official Secret Act and BNS 152. We have received some suspicious things after we recovered her mobile and laptop. We have taken her on a five-day remand, and further investigation is on. She was in continuous contact with a Pakistani citizen," DSP Kamaljeet said in a self-made video on from Official Secrets Act, Jyoti is being held under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) Section 152, which is regarding acts endangering sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has expressed condolences over the death of three people following the collapse of an under-construction building in Delhi's Paharganj area and instructed the officials to provide all necessary support to the family of the deceased and incident happend on Saturday evening which claimes the lives of three while one other was left to a post from Chief Minister's Office, District Magistrate of Central Delhi, Karol Bagh SDM, MCD along withDelhi police officials visited the incident site. The Israeli military said Sunday it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where Huthi rebels have been launching strikes on Israel during its war against Hamas."Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted," the Israeli army said in a Telegram Huthis have regularly fired missiles and drones at Israel since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023, following an attack on Israel by the Huthis' Palestinian ally Hamas. A deadly explosion which is suspected to be a potential act of terrorism has left one dead and at least five injured outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs in the US's California, on Saturday (local time), the New York Post to the New York Post, officials claim that it was a deliberate act of violence, with authorities investigating the blast occurred outside the American Reproductive Centres, possibly originating from a car parked near the facility, The New York Post reported, citing Palm Springs Mayor Ron Springs Fire Chief Paul Alvarado confirmed that the explosion was intentional, with the blast damaging multiple buildings across several blocks. An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 jolted Arunchal Pradesh in the early hours of Sunday, the National Center for Seismology to NCS, the earthquake was felt at a depth of 10 kilometres at the Dibang valley district of the state."EQ of M: 3.8, On: 18/05/2025 05:06:33 IST, Lat: 29.03 N, Long: 95.78 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh," the NCS said on X. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61) from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The launch is scheduled for 5:59 a.m. on Sunday, 18 mission will mark the 63rd flight of the PSLV and the 27th time ISRO is using the PSLV-XL configuration. EOS-09 will be placed into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO), continuing ISRO's use of the PSLV platform for precision deployments across varied payloads and Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed, 'The launch is scheduled for 5:59 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.'What Is EOS-09 and why it mattersEOS-09 is a follow-up mission to EOS-04 and the earlier RISAT-1 satellite. It is designed to deliver consistent remote sensing data, especially for operational users needing real-time ISRO scientist Manish Purohit explained the satellite's broader implications. 'This launch is strategically timed,' he said.'It strengthens monitoring at borders and coasts, particularly with respect to sensitive areas. The satellite can detect ingress or suspicious movement deemed vital in anti-terror operations, especially after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor,' he satellite uses C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), enabling it to take high-resolution images under all weather conditions, day or night. This makes it a powerful tool for sectors like agriculture, forestry, disaster management, and defence.
India Gazette
17-05-2025
- Science
- India Gazette
ISRO set to launch its 101st satellite, EOS-09 aboard PSLV-C61 tomorrow
New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61) on Sunday, May 18. This will be the 63rd flight of the PSLV and the 27th using the PSLV-XL configuration. In a post on X, ISRO shared, 'ISRO's 101st launch. PSLV-C61 at a glance. 63rd PSLV flight. Height: 44.5 m | Mass: 321 t, 4 stages | 6 XL boosters. Live from 5:29 AM.' The mission will place the Earth Observation Satellite into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO), continuing PSLV's track record of dependable performance across various payloads and orbits. After the EOS-09 satellite is deployed, Orbit Change Thrusters (OCT) will be used to lower the altitude of the PS4 stage. This will be followed by passivation, a measure aimed at reducing the stage's orbital life and ensuring responsible space is designed to deliver continuous and reliable remote sensing data for use in various operational sectors. According to ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan, 'The launch is scheduled for 5:59 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.'The PSLV-C61 rocket has already been moved to the Mobile Service Tower at the launch site for final integration and checks. Former ISRO scientist Manish Purohit said EOS-09 is a follow-on mission to the earlier RISAT-1 satellite. 'This launch is strategically timed,' he said. 'It strengthens monitoring at borders and coasts, particularly with respect to sensitive areas. The satellite can detect ingress or suspicious movement deemed vital in anti-terror operations, especially after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor,' he added. Earlier, ISRO Chairman Narayanan had highlighted the importance of space technology for national security and development, stating, 'With the PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission, ISRO continues to demonstrate its commitment to both technological excellence and the national interest.' IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka also stressed the importance of continuously improving space capabilities. ISRO is also preparing to launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite aboard the GSLV-F16. NISAR will use dual-band radar systems developed by both NASA and ISRO to track changes in Earth's surface, ecosystems, and natural disasters, providing valuable data on global environmental conditions. EOS-09 is an advanced Earth observation satellite equipped with C-band synthetic aperture radar technology. It can capture high-resolution images of the Earth's surface under all weather conditions, day or night. This capability enhances India's surveillance and management systems across multiple sectors.(ANI)
