Union Minister says EOS-02 satellite will be launched in second quarter of 2022

What is the News?

The Union Minister of Science & Technology has informed Rajya Sabha about the EOS-02 and EOS-03 satellites.

What is EOS-02?

EOS-02 is a planned Earth observation satellite being developed by the ISRO as a test payload for the maiden launch of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).

Purpose: The satellite is intended for applications that include agriculture, forestry, geology, hydrology, and miniaturized power electronics among others.

Launch Date: The satellite will be launched in the second quarter of 2022.

What about EOS-03?

EOS-03 is the First Agile Earth Observation satellite in Geostationary orbit. It was launched from the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F10(GSLV-F10).

Purpose: It was intended for applications that include near real-time imaging, quick monitoring of natural disasters, spectral signatures for agriculture, forestry etc.

However, ISRO’s attempt to put the EOS-03 satellite using GSLV-F10 into orbit failed due to an anomaly in the Cryogenic Upper Stage.

What about other EOS Satellites?

EOS-01: It was launched in 2020. It is an Earth Observation satellite meant for Agriculture, Forestry & disaster management support

EOS-04: Radar Imaging satellite meant to provide high-quality images under all weather conditions for applications such as Agriculture, Forestry & Plantations, Soil Moisture & Hydrology and Flood Mapping.

EOS-05: Earth Observation Satellite in the Geostationary Orbit.

EOS-06: Earth Observation satellite meant for applications, which include ocean-related services and advisories towards potential fishing zone forecast, and ocean state forecast.

Source: This post is based on the article “Union Minister says EOS-02 satellite will be launched in second quarter of 2022” published in PIB on 7th April 2022.