Overview

• ISRO's 101st mission will launch the EOS-09 satellite aboard the PSLV-C61 at 5:59 AM IST on May 18 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
• EOS-09, equipped with a C-band synthetic aperture radar, will provide high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night Earth imaging for civilian and strategic applications.
• The satellite will be placed in a Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbit, ensuring consistent lighting for imaging tasks and complementing India's growing Earth observation constellation.
• This mission follows ISRO's milestone 100th successful rocket launch in January 2025, showcasing the PSLV's reliability as a versatile workhorse for diverse payloads.
• ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan emphasized the agency’s focus on national needs, including security and disaster management, while seeking blessings for the mission’s success.