India's brand new rocket, the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D1), lifted off with the Earth Observation Satellite-02 (EOS-02), formerly known as Microsatellite-2, and the AzaadiSAT on August 07. Credit: PTI Photo
At the end of a seven and-a-half hour countdown, the 34-metre-long SSLV-D1 soared majestically at 9.18 am amid cloudy skies to place the satellites into the intended orbit. Credit: PTI Photo
The EOS-02 is an experimental optical remote sensing satellite with high spatial resolution. The mission was carried out to launch an experimental imaging satellite with a short turnaround time and to demonstrate launch-on-demand capability. Credit: PTI Photo
The AzaadiSAT was built by 750 school girls from across the country to mark India's 75th Independence Day. Credit: PTI Photo
The SSLV-D1/EOS-02 mission by ISRO is aimed at carving out a larger share in the market for small launch vehicles, which are used to place satellites into Low Earth Orbit. Credit: PTI Photo
Published 07 August 2022, 07:00 IST