Sriharikota, September 4 (Daily Kiran) : Dr. V. Narayanan, the head of ISRO, announced the successful launch of the EOS-05 satellite into its designated orbit via the GSLV-F17 vehicle on September 4. This mission is particularly significant as it marks the first time the heaviest satellite has been launched using the GSLV Mark 2.
Dr. Narayanan expressed pride in this achievement, noting, “This mission is crucial and a moment of pride for every Indian. Initially, the GSLV Mark 2 vehicle had a capacity of just 1,536 kilograms. Today, we have improved its capacity by nearly 40%, allowing us to launch the heaviest satellite yet.”
Responding to criticisms regarding the privatization of the space sector, Dr. Narayanan emphasized the necessity of expanding India’s space economy and ecosystem. He stated, “ISRO alone cannot meet the country’s needs. We currently have 56 satellites, but we require hundreds more. Therefore, the government has announced reforms in the space sector, and ISRO is assisting in these efforts. We must ensure the development of our country’s space ecosystem.”
Dr. Narayanan also provided updates on the ongoing work in Kulasekharapatnam, stating, “The progress is going very well. We invite everyone to visit and see the work firsthand, not just hear about it. The project is advancing according to schedule, and we expect to complete it by March. The Gaganyaan project is also progressing well, with plans to launch the first uncrewed mission this year.”
The GSLV-F17 mission represents the 19th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). The payload fairing configuration of GSLV-F17 features a 4-meter diameter composite version, successfully placing the EOS-05 satellite into a sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit.
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