{
  "id": 5423549,
  "title": "Isro’s GSLV-F17 successfully places EOS-05 Earth observation satellite in geosynchronous orbit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/isros-gslv-f17-successfully-places-eos-05-earth-observation-satellite",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-03T21:50:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isros-gslv-f17-successfully-places-eos-05-earth-observation-satellite-in-geosynchronous-orbit/articleshow/133746002.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sriharikota witnessed a successful launch of India's first imaging satellite, EOS-05, on Friday. The 51.7-meter tall, 420.5-tonne GSLV-F17 rocket propelled the 2,367kg satellite into a sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit. This marked the 19th GSLV flight for Isro, with V Narayanan, the Isro chairman, confirming that the satellite reached its precise geosynchronous orbit. This launch surpasses the previous record of carrying a 1536kg payload, with the GSLV-F17 now carrying the heaviest payload to date at 2,367kg. Through a series of onboard manoeuvres, the satellite will settle into its final orbit at perigee 170km, apogee 28,934km, and an inclination of 19.28 degrees. EOS-05, India's first dedicated geosynchronous orbit imaging satellite, will provide strategic data. Isro plans six more launches this financial year, including the navigation satellite NVS-03 and the Gaganyaan first uncrewed mission.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}