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07 Sep

ISRO Successfully Places Earth Observation Satellite EOS-05 into Geosynchronous Orbit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyEOS-05, geosynchronous orbit, GSLV-F17, ISRO, satellite launch, space mission

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the third and final orbit-raising manoeuvre of the EOS-05 spacecraft on Monday evening, securing the advanced satellite into its intended geosynchronous orbit. Launched during the early hours of September 4 aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket from Sriharikota, the spacecraft has completed its orbital adjustments and remains in optimal health, according to space agency officials. The final orbital operation commenced to raise the perigee of the satellite, concluding at 8:57 PM on September 7 after the onboard Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) fired continuously for 1,247 seconds. The successful burn established…

18 Mar

PM Modi Congratulates Sunita Williams on Her Return from Space

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBoeing Starliner, ISS, NASA astronaut, PM Modi, space mission, Sunita Williams

Delhi, March 18, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams as she prepares to return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) after over nine months. Calling her India’s "most illustrious daughter," Modi said the country is eager to welcome her home soon.Williams, whose ancestors hail from Jhulasan village in Gujarat, was stranded in space with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. They had initially gone to the ISS in June 2024 for an eight-day mission, which was extended due to the complications. Now, they…