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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.