Science & Tech
ISRO Launches EOS‑03 Earth Observation Satellite
Published
04 Sep 2026
04 Sep 2026
Authority
ISRO
ISRO
Summary
ISRO successfully launched the EOS‑03 satellite on August 30, 2026, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, enhancing high‑resolution imaging for agriculture, disaster management and climate monitoring.
The EOS‑03 satellite, weighing 1,200 kg, was placed into a Sun‑synchronous orbit at 620 km altitude. It carries a 1‑meter panchromatic and 4‑meter multispectral camera, delivering imagery with 0.5‑meter ground resolution. Data will be shared with state governments and research institutions for precision farming and flood forecasting.