• ISRO launched EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite onboard SSLV-D3 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
• EOS-08 is a first-of-its-kind mission with advanced payloads for observation in IR range, GNSS-R Payload and SiC UV dosimeter.
• The satellite carries three payloads: Electro Optical Infrared Payload, GNSS-R payload, and SiC UV Dosimeter.
• SSLV is capable of launching satellites into 500km planar orbit and has design drivers of low cost, low turn-around time, and flexibility.