EOS-02 (formerly known as Microsat-2A) was an Indian Earth observation microsatellite developed by ISRO as a test payload on the maiden launch of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).[1] EOS-02 was based on Microsat-TD. The objective behind EOS-02 was to realize and fly an experimental imaging satellite with short turnaround time to showcase launch on demand capability.[2]
It was intended to be used for cartographic applications at a cadastral level, urban and rural management, coastal land use and regulation, utilities mapping, development and various other GIS applications. The satellite carried two payloads: a mid-wavelength and a long-wavelength infared camera with a 6m resolution.[3]
Launch
EOS-02 was launched on Small Satellite Launch Vehicle's maiden flight SSLV-D1 at 03:48 UTC / 09:18 IST on 7 August 2022,[4][5] but due to the final VTM stage failure, the rocket entered a transatmospheric orbit of Template:Convert instead of the planned circular Template:Convert circular orbit. As a result, both satellites onboard (EOS-02 and AzaadiSAT) were destroyed during reentry.[6]
References
- ↑ India's GISAT-1, Microsat 2-A, GSAT-12R, RISAT-2BR2 satellites ready for launch, says senior ISRO official. DNA India. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
- ↑ India Completes Maiden SSLV Mission, ISRO Says Orbit Achieved Was 'Less Than Expected'. News18(2022-08-07). Retrieved 2022-08-07.
- ↑ Annual Report 2019-20 (English). www.isro.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
- ↑ ISRO's next-gen rocket SSLV to have maiden launch by July-end(30 June 2022). Retrieved 2 July 2022.
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