ISRO Launched SSLV-D3-EOS-08

ISRO launched the SSLV-D3-EOS-08 mission to deploy a small Earth observation satellite, marking the third flight in the SSLV series.

This mission completes the development phase of ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) series.

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The SSLV rocket, standing 34 meters tall, can carry payloads up to 500 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

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The launch, initially planned for August 15, 2024, was rescheduled to August 16, 2024, at 9:19 am IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

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The mission aims to build and launch a microsatellite, develop compatible instruments, and test new satellite technology.

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The Earth Observation Satellite weighs 175.5 kg, uses 420 watts of power, is built on the Microsat/IMS-1 bus, and has a mission life of one year.

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