The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the third and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3). The mission, which launched from Sriharikota, marks a significant milestone in India’s space capabilities by placing the EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat satellites into orbit. This success positions ISRO to meet the growing global demand for small satellite launches.
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- ISRO successfully launched the SSLV-D3 mission from Sriharikota on Friday.
- The SSLV-D3 carried the EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat satellites into orbit.
- The mission marks the completion of the SSLV development project.
- SSLV-D3 enables operational missions by Indian industry and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL).
- The rocket injected the 175.5kg EOS-08 satellite into a 475km circular low earth orbit.
- The 0.2kg SR-0 Demosat, developed by Space Kidz India, was placed in the same orbit.
- SSLV is a three-stage rocket with solid propulsion and a liquid velocity trimming module.
- The rocket can launch mini, micro, or nano satellites weighing between 10kg and 500kg.
- The mission also demonstrated the repeatable flight performance of the SSLV vehicle systems.
- EOS-08 carries advanced payloads, including Electro Optical Infrared Payload and GNSS-R payload.
