ISRO begins countdown for GSLV-F17 launch of India's first geosynchronous imaging satellite
Quick Look
- ISRO has started the 27-hour countdown for the GSLV-F17 mission carrying EOS-05, India's first imaging satellite to be placed in geosynchronous orbit.
- The launch is scheduled for 2:55 AM on September 4 from the second launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
- This marks the 19th flight of India's GSLV rocket.
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Why It Matters
This is the 19th flight of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). The mission aims to deploy EOS-05, India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit, enhancing the country's Earth observation capabilities.
ISRO has begun the countdown for a significant satellite launch. This mission will deploy India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit. The GSLV-F17 rocket is scheduled for liftoff early on September 4. This marks the 19th flight for India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle. The launch will occur from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
Sriharikota: ISRO has commenced the countdown for the launch of a state-of-the-art Earth observation spacecraft on Friday, which will be India's first ever imaging satellite from the Geosynchronous orbit, official sources said.
The 27-hour countdown started at 23.30 hours on Wednesday for the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission and the 51.7 metre tall rocket is set to lift off at the appointed time of 2.55 AM on September 4 from the second launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, about 135 km from Chennai.
GSLV-F17 is the 19th flight of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), ISRO added.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Successful deployment of EOS-05 into geosynchronous orbit
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What is the expected operational lifespan of the EOS-05 satellite?
- What specific Earth observation capabilities will EOS-05 provide?
- How does this mission compare to previous GSLV flights in terms of payload capacity?
