All About ISRO's Earth Observation Satellite
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its third and final developmental flight, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-D3, carrying Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08
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The satellite has a mass of approximately 175.5 kg and generates power of around 420 W
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The rocket is capable of carrying only up to 500 kg to space and is just 2 metres in diameter and 34 metres long
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It uses three solid fuel-based stages and a final liquid-fuel based stage to correct the velocity for placing small and micro satellites in orbit
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The spacecraft is designed for a mission duration of one year and carries three payloads
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The objectives of the mission include designing and developing a microsatellite and creating payload instruments compatible with the microsatellite bus
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EOS-08 is a first-of-its-kind mission built on a standard ISRO's Microsat/IMS-1 bus with a suite of advanced payloads
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The satellite design focuses on low-cost, low turnaround time, and flexibility in accommodating multiple satellites, per ISRO
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