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What is the News?
Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) is scheduled to launch a geo-imaging satellite named “EOS-03” in the third quarter of 2021.
About EOS-03:
- EOS-03 is a geo-imaging satellite for earth observation. The satellite is capable of imaging the whole country four-five times daily.
- The satellite would enable near real-time monitoring of natural disasters like floods and cyclones.
- In addition to natural disasters, the satellite would also enable monitoring of water bodies, crops, vegetation conditions, and forest cover changes.
Other Facts Mentioned in the Article:
About Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV):
- SSLV is a small-lift launch vehicle being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- Features: They are cost-effective, three-stage, all-solid launch vehicles with a payload capability of 500 kg to 500 km planar orbit or 300 kg to Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbit.
- Benefits: SSLV is ideal for the on-demand, quick turn-around launch of small satellites.
- Launch Date: The first developmental flight of SSLV is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2021 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
