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ISRO's GSLV-F17 launches India's first geostationary Earth-imaging satellite

As of September 2026: Led ISRO through its first launch success of 2026

India can now watch its own territory continuously from space. ISRO's GSLV-F17 rocket carried EOS-05, a 2,367 kg imaging satellite, into orbit on September 4—India's first dedicated geostationary Earth-imaging satellite.

Updated Sep 5

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The satellite will continuously scan India for safety, security of citizens, it's not a 'spy satellite'.

from ISRO's GSLV-F17 launches India's first geostationary Earth-imaging satellite · Updated Sep 5

It will become India's first dedicated imaging satellite from the geo-synchronous orbit providing important strategic data for our country.

from ISRO's GSLV-F17 launches India's first geostationary Earth-imaging satellite · Updated Sep 5