Satellite has been launched under SSLV-D3/EOS-08 mission by the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
- Mission configuration is set to operate in circular Low Earth Orbit at an altitude of 475 km ( inclination of 37.4°), with a mission life of 1 year.
- SR-0 DEMOSAT was also onboard which was developed by Space Kidz India.
Objectives of EOS-08 mission:
- Designing and developing a microsatellite,
- Creating payload instruments compatible with the microsatellite bus,
- Incorporating new technologies required for future operational satellites.
Payloads of E0S-08 Mission:
- Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR) payload: To take images in Mid-Wave & Long Wave Infrared band for applications like Disaster Monitoring, Environmental Monitoring etc.
- Global Navigation Satellite System- Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R) payload: Uses remote sensing for measuring ocean winds, soil moisture, Himalayan cryosphere, etc,
- SiC UV Dosimeter: Monitor UV irradiance at Gaganyaan mission's crew module viewport, serving as a high-dose alarm sensor for astronaut safety.
About Earth observatory satellites (EOS)
- EOS or Earth remote sensing satellites are designed for Earth observation (EO) from orbit.
- EO refers to collecting information about activities on Earth, both natural and artificial, including physical, chemical, biological and human systems.
- Applications: Used in Early warning systems, environmental impact monitoring etc.
About Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3
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