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New Delhi : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, on July 29, 2021, said that Geo-imaging satellite “EOS-03” is scheduled for launch in third quarter of 2021 that would enable near-real time monitoring of natural disasters like floods and cyclones.
In written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Dr Singh said that the ISRO realised EOS-03 is capable of imaging the whole country 4-5 times daily. In addition to natural disasters, EOS-03 would also enable monitoring of water bodies, crops, vegetation condition, forest cover changes etc, according to a PIB release.
The first developmental flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle or SSLV is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2021 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. ISRO’s vast experience in Solid propulsion and heritage of proven design practices has enabled SSLV to be developed as a cost-effective, three stage, all-solid launch vehicle with a payload capability of 500 kg to 500 km planar orbit or 300 kg to Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit.
SSLV is ideal for on-demand, quick turn-around launch of small satellites, Dr Singh said. The major technologies developed as part of realisation of SSLV are flexible nozzle control with electro-mechanical actuators for all stages, miniaturised avionics and a velocity trimming module in the upper stage for precise satellite injection.