SSLV- D3 mission successful: EOS 08 satellite and SR-0 DemoSAT launched successfully

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The third test of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV- D3) to launch mini, micro and nano satellites of 10 to 500 kg mass has been successfully completed. With the successful launch, this small rocket has reached ISRO's rocket range.

The launch was at Sriharikota at 9:17 am today. In 13 minutes, the 175.5 kg EOS 08 satellite was ejected into orbit at a distance of 475 km. Three minutes later, the 200-gram SR-0 DemoSAT, manufactured by Space Kids India, was also ejected. This completes the three missions before the regular launch. Now it will be handed over to the private sector. This will pave the way for a private sector boom in the space sector in India.

No other rocket in the world can launch small satellites at such a low cost. This is the most sought-after rocket. The first launch in August 2002 was a failure. The second launch on February 10, 2023 was successful.

SSLV D-3

Diameter- 2 meters

Height- 34 meters

Weight- 120 tons

Can be assembled in 72 hours

Carrying capacity: 10-500 kg

Cost- 56 crores

EOS 08 satellite

An Earth observation satellite. Equipped with modern avionics that accomplish multiple missions in a single command, solar panels made of Germanium Black Kapton with higher capacity, new thermal protection system, Gagayanyan technology

Three payloads

1. SiC UV Dosimeter: It is an alarm sensor that detects ultraviolet and high-gamma radiation in the viewport of the crew module of Gaganyaan, India's manned space mission.
2. Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR): Disasters, environment, fires, volcanoes, disasters in industrial power plants etc. will be monitored day and night and images will be captured in mid-wave and long-wave infrared bands.
3. Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry (GNSSR): Study of sea surface winds, soil moisture, cryosphere including Himalayan glaciers, flood detection and inland water monitoring.