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ISRO successfully launches final SSLV developmental flight

  • ISRO launches EOS-8 using SSLV-D3 on Friday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota
  • This marks the third and final development flight of the mini rocket
  • SSLV-D3, ISRO's smallest rocket is designed to carry satellites of up to 500 kilograms into low Earth orbit

16 Aug 2024

ISRO successfully launches final SSLV developmental flight

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8) on Friday, using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This marks the third and final development flight of the SSLV-D3, following the SSLV-D2-EOS-07 mission earlier this year.

The launch, initially scheduled for August 15, was rescheduled and successfully executed on August 16 at 9:19 AM IST. The SSLV-D3, ISRO's smallest rocket, stands at 34 meters and weighs 120 tonnes. It is designed to carry satellites of up to 500 kilograms into low Earth orbit, providing a more cost-effective alternative to India’s larger rockets.

The EOS-8 satellite, equipped with a unique instrument for measuring UV light exposure, represents a significant advancement in India’s space capabilities. This technology is expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming Gaganyaan mission by monitoring UV radiation to ensure astronaut safety.

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