Consider the following statements regarding the EOS-08 Mission, recently launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO): 1. It is designed to improve Earth observation capabilities. 2. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload is a part of the EOS-08 satellite. 3. The EOS-08 satellite operates in a Circular Low Earth Orbit. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the EOS-08 Mission, recently launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO):
1.It is designed to improve Earth observation capabilities.
2.Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload is a part of the EOS-08 satellite.
3.The EOS-08 satellite operates in a Circular Low Earth Orbit.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The EOS-08 satellite is an Earth Observation Satellite designed to enhance capabilities in monitoring and observing the Earth’s environment, as indicated by its advanced payloads for satellite-based surveillance and environmental monitoring. The EOS-08 satellite is designed to operate in a Circular Low Earth Orbit at an altitude of 475 km.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The EOS-08 satellite carries three primary payloads: the Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR), the Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R), and the SiC UV Dosimeter.

Source: The Hindu

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