Summary
The rocket carried a special Earth‑watching satellite called Earth Observation Satellite - 05 📷
The satellite will take pictures of our country from far above the clouds
Scientists say this is a proud moment for the whole nation
Key Points
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Rocket name: Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle - F17
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Satellite name: Earth Observation Satellite - 05
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Launch took place early in the morning from Satish Dhawan Space Centre
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The satellite will help us see the Earth in many colors
New Words to Learn
11 wordsGeosynchronous
a very high path around Earth that stays over the same spot
Satellite
a machine that travels in space and can take pictures or send signals
Orbit
the path a satellite follows around Earth
Launch vehicle
the big rocket that carries a satellite into space
Multispectral
seeing many different kinds of light, like colors we cannot see
Hyperspectral
seeing even more kinds of light than multispectral
Infrared
a kind of light that is hotter than what our eyes can see
Observation
watching or looking at something carefully
Mission
a special job that scientists plan for a space project
Milestone
an important achievement
Capabilities
the things a group can do well
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