Isro’s GSLV-F17 successfully places EOS-05 Earth observation satellite in geosynchronous orbit - The Times of India

**ISRO’s GSLV‑F17 Places EOS‑05 Satellite into Geosynchronous Orbit**

On September 4, 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully lifted off its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle‑F17 (GSLV‑F17) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The launch vehicle, the LVM‑3 popularly dubbed “Naughty Boy,” performed flawlessly, delivering the EOS‑05 Earth observation satellite into its intended geosynchronous orbit (≈ 36,000 km altitude). The mission marked the third consecutive successful flight of the LVM‑3, reinforcing confidence in India’s heavy‑lift capabilities after the recent GSLV‑Mk III missions.

EOS‑05, the payload of the flight, is a next‑generation remote‑sensing platform equipped with high‑resolution optical and multi‑spectral instruments capable of delivering imagery up to 0.5 m resolution. Stationed in a geosynchronous slot, the satellite will provide near‑continuous coverage of the Indian subcontinent, supporting applications ranging from precision agriculture and forest monitoring to disaster‑response mapping and urban planning. ISRO officials highlighted that the satellite’s advanced onboard processing will reduce latency, enabling real‑time data delivery to governmental agencies and commercial users alike.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the launch as a “big win for India’s scientific endeavour” and reiterated the government’s commitment to expanding indigenous space technology. The successful deployment of EOS‑05 underscores ISRO’s growing role in global Earth‑observation markets and paves the way for more ambitious missions, including the upcoming Gaganyaan crewed flight and a series of high‑throughput communication satellites slated for the next two years.