Breaking news live updates: ISRO chief V Narayanan says Earth observation satellites are not ‘spy satellites’, scan India for citizen safety
Breaking news live updates: ISRO chief V Narayanan on Friday said Earth observation satellites continuously scan India to support the safety and security of citizens, rejecting the description of them as “spy satellites”. His remarks came after ISRO successfully placed EOS-05, India’s first dedicated geo-orbit imaging satellite, into its intended orbit.
“Earth observation satellite continuously scan India for safety, security of citizens, it's not a 'spy satellite',” Narayanan said while addressing a press conference following the successful GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission.
The remarks came after the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F17 precisely injected the 2,367-kg Advanced Earth Observation Satellite-05 into its intended orbit. Narayanan said the satellite's health was “perfectly alright” following the injection.
“I am very happy to announce that the GSLV-F17 vehicle has successfully and precisely injected the Advanced Earth Observation Satellite 05, the geo-imaging satellite, in the intended and required orbit,” he said after the mission.
Once operationalised, EOS-05 will become India's first dedicated imaging satellite positioned in geo orbit and provide important strategic data for the country.
“Today, we have injected the heaviest satellite, 2367 kgs, using this launch vehicle. The health of the satellite is perfectly alright,” Narayanan said.
The satellite is designed to provide advanced Earth observation capabilities, including imaging across visible, infrared, multi-spectral and hyperspectral bands.
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Another giant leap for India in Space! Kudos to Team ISRO on the successful launch of GSLV-F17/EOS-05. EOS-05 is a state-of-the-art Earth Observation satellite and India’s first imaging satellite from Geosynchronous Orbit, enabling advanced imaging across visible, infrared, multi-spectral and hyperspectral bands. With the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, India’s space capabilities continue to scale new heights, strengthening our position as a global space power
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ISRO chief V Narayanan says Earth observation satellites are not ‘spy satellites’, scan India for citizen safety
Earth observation satellites continuously scan India to strengthen the safety and security of its citizens and should not be described as “spy satellites”, ISRO chief V Narayanan said on Friday, a day the space agency successfully placed its latest advanced imaging spacecraft into orbit.
“Earth observation satellite continuously scan India for safety, security of citizens, it's not a 'spy satellite',” Narayanan said while addressing a press conference following the successful GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission.
The remarks came after the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F17 precisely injected the 2,367-kg Advanced Earth Observation Satellite-05 into its intended orbit. Narayanan said the satellite's health was “perfectly alright” following the injection.
“I am very happy to announce that the GSLV-F17 vehicle has successfully and precisely injected the Advanced Earth Observation Satellite 05, the geo-imaging satellite, in the intended and required orbit,” he said after the mission.