Launch of Earth Observation Satellite

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The successful launch of Earth Observation Satellite.

In-Detail

• ISRO had successful launched the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-1.
• A total of 10 satellites including nine foreign satellites were launched by PSLV-C49.
• EOS-01 along with 9 customer satellites were placed in the 575 Km orbit.
• The satellite commenced operating its function along with the deployment of solar panels.
• Due to COVID-19, ISRO implemented precautions by maintaining social distance and scientists wearing masks.
• ISRO arranged for the live telecast of the launch through various platforms.
• The rocket launch took place at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
• The rocket launch took place at the first launch pad of SDSC at 3.12 pm at the end of the 26-hour countdown.
• It is the 51^st flight with the four-stage 44.5 meters tall PSLV-C49.
• The launch was originally scheduled for 3.02 pm but delayed due to debris on the path of the rocket and weather conditions.
• The PSLV C-49 rocket first injected the primary satellite EOS-01 into orbit.
• All the 10 satellites were separated and placed into desired orbits.

EOS-01 Applications

• The applications of EOS-01 are in agriculture, forestry, and disaster management support.
• Of the nine foreign satellites four are from the USA, four from Luxembourg and one from Lithuania.
• The international customer satellites were launched under the arrangement with the NewSpace India Limited (NSIL).

Uses of Earth Observation Satellites

• Agricultural Crops Inventory
• Water Resources Information System
• Ground Water Prospects
• Forest Working Plans
• Biodiversity and Coral Mapping
• Potential Fishing Zones
• Ocean State Forecasts
• Rural Development
• Urban Development
• Monitoring of Glacial Lakes and Water Bodies
• Location based Services using NavIC constellation
• Cyclone and Floods Mapping & Monitoring
• Landslide Mapping & Monitoring
• Agricultural Drought
• Forest Fire monitoring
• Earthquakes
• Extreme Weather Monitoring
• Experimental Forecasts

NewSpace India Limited

• The NewSpace India Limited was established in the year 2019 under the administrative head of the Department of Space.
• The NSIL is a Public Sector Enterprise that was created with an objective to increase industry participation in the Indian space program.
• The business areas of NSIL are:
• To promote industry participation in the production of PSLV and small satellite launch vehicles catering to the growing demand for such vehicles in the international market.
• Producing and marketing space-based services such as launch services, leasing of transponders, mission monitoring services, etc.
• Building small satellites and Earth observation satellites as per client’s requirements.
• Acting as the nodal agency for the transfer of technology developed by ISRO and its units.
• Marketing spinoff technologies from products and services developed by ISRO.
• Providing consultancy services.