ISRO to Launch Advanced Earth Observation Satellite EOS-09 on May 18; Lawmakers to Attend
Weighing approximately 1,710 kilograms, the EOS-09 satellite will enhance India’s expanding network of Earth observation satellites, helping to improve real-time monitoring across the nation’s extensive landscape.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its latest earth observation satellite, EOS-09, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 5:59 a.m. The launch will be carried out using ISRO’s reliable workhorse, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
A delegation of over two dozen Members of Parliament from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology will witness the early morning lift-off at the invitation of the Department of Space. Following the launch, the delegation is scheduled to visit a prominent science and technology institute in Tirupati later in the day.
Weighing approximately 1,710 kilograms, EOS-09—also known as RISAT-1B—is equipped with a C-band synthetic aperture radar, enabling it to capture high-resolution images of the Earth’s surface regardless of weather conditions or time of day. This capability is crucial for a wide range of applications including agricultural monitoring, forestry management, urban planning, disaster response, and national security.
EOS-09 will become part of India’s growing fleet of Earth observation satellites, further strengthening real-time monitoring capabilities across the country. It is a follow-on mission to the earlier RISAT-1 and will complement data gathered by satellites in the Resourcesat, Cartosat, and RISAT-2B series.
The launch marks another milestone in India’s pursuit of enhanced space-based surveillance and data collection for developmental and strategic purposes.
