Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Largest Launch Vehicle Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) F-10 rocket failed to put Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-03) satellite (also known as GISAT-1) into the Geo-synchronous orbit. It was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC), Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
- The mission failed due to a technical anomaly in the cryogenic upper stage ignition.
- The mission is the 1st flight of GSLV with Ogive Payload fairing which can accommodate larger payloads.
- It is the 8th Flight of Indigenous Cryogenic Engine, 14th Flight of GSLV, 79th Launch vehicle mission from SDSC, Sriharikota.
Earth Observation Satellite (EOS)
i.EOS-03 is ISRO’s most advanced Earth observation satellite. Its main objectives are
- To provide near real time imaging of large area regions of interest at frequent intervals.
- Quick monitoring of natural disasters, episodic events and any short term events & obtaining spectral signatures for agriculture, forestry, water bodies.
- Imaging the country 4-5 times a day, and to monitor water bodies, crops, vegetation condition, and forest cover changes.
ii.EOS-02 is scheduled for launch in September-October 2021.
- It will be launched in ISRO’s new rocket – SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle).
- India has developed 4 rockets – SLV (Satellite Launch Vehicle), ASLV (Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle), and different versions of PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) & GSLV (only two are currently operational).
Cryogenic Upper Stage ignition
GSLV F-10 had an indigenously developed cryogenic engine which is used to propel the heavy rockets to the atmosphere with great efficiency.
- Cryogenic Stage consists of engines that burn liquid Hydrogen and liquid Oxygen to generate thrust for the rocket.
ISRO to launch Bhutan’s INS-2B satellite into space by December 2021
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) targets to launch Bhutan’s INS-2B satellite into space by December, 2021. It will be a joint collaboration between India and Bhutan
- The satellite will be used to map Bhutan’s natural resources and for disaster management.
- 4 Engineers from Bhutan are being Trained by ISRO at ISRO’s UR Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru for developing the satellite.
Recent related News
On February 28 2021, ISRO launched Brazil’s Amazonia-1 through India’s Polar Satellite LaunchVehicle (PSLV)- C51. This marked ISRO’s 1st space mission in 2021.
About Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Chairman– Dr. K Sivan
Headquarter– Bengaluru, Karnataka
