# India launches EOS-05 satellite for continuous border surveillance

India launches EOS-05, its first imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit, to monitor borders and strategic areas.

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India is scheduled to launch the EOS-05 satellite, its first imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit, on September 4, 2026, at 2:55 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. [^1]

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced on Friday that the GSLV-F17 rocket successfully placed the EOS-05 satellite into the intended geosynchronous orbit. [^2]

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh on September 4. [^3]

EOS-05 carries two multispectral imagers, one with a spatial resolution of 42 meters per pixel, which is described as the highest resolution camera in a geostationary orbit. [^4]

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan stated that EOS-05 is a state-of-the-art spacecraft designed to strengthen India's Earth observation capabilities and improve the delivery of related services. [^5]

The EOS-05 satellite operates in a geosynchronous orbit at an altitude of approximately 36,000 km, allowing it to remain over a fixed region and provide near-continuous observation of areas of interest. [^6]

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan stated that the satellite will become India's first dedicated imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit, providing strategic data for the country. [^7]

The GSLV-F17 rocket, standing 51.7 meters tall, lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2:55 am on Friday. [^8]

EOS-05 is a 2,367 kg satellite, making it the heaviest satellite ever carried by a GSLV vehicle. [^9]

## What this stands on

1. India is scheduled to launch the EOS-05 satellite, its first imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit, on September 4, 2026, at 2:55 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. (The Times Of India, News)
2. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced on Friday that the GSLV-F17 rocket successfully placed the EOS-05 satellite into the intended geosynchronous orbit. (Hindustan Times, News)
3. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh on September 4. (mint, News)
4. EOS-05 carries two multispectral imagers, one with a spatial resolution of 42 meters per pixel, which is described as the highest resolution camera in a geostationary orbit. (The Times Of India, News)
5. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan stated that EOS-05 is a state-of-the-art spacecraft designed to strengthen India's Earth observation capabilities and improve the delivery of related services. (The Times Of India, News)
6. The EOS-05 satellite operates in a geosynchronous orbit at an altitude of approximately 36,000 km, allowing it to remain over a fixed region and provide near-continuous observation of areas of interest. (The Times Of India, News)
7. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan stated that the satellite will become India's first dedicated imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit, providing strategic data for the country. (Hindustan Times, News)
8. The GSLV-F17 rocket, standing 51.7 meters tall, lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2:55 am on Friday. (Hindustan Times, News)
9. EOS-05 is a 2,367 kg satellite, making it the heaviest satellite ever carried by a GSLV vehicle. (mint, News)

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