Summary
The launch occurred at 2:55 am Indian Standard Time from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
Earth Observation Satellite - 05 is the heaviest satellite placed by this launch vehicle into a sub‑geosynchronous transfer orbit, enabling high‑resolution imaging across visible, infrared, multispectral and hyperspectral bands.
The mission aims to provide continuous, near‑real‑time images of the country, supporting weather forecasting, agriculture monitoring, and disaster management.
The achievement highlights India's expanding capabilities and partnerships between the space agency and Indian industry.