❖ ISRO launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite onboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from Sriharikota.

❖ The SSLV-D3 is its third and final development flight.

❖ The SSLV is capable of launching Mini, Micro or Nanosatellites (10 to 500kg mass) into a 500 km planar orbit.

❖ The EOS-08 satellite is designed for Earth observation and carries advanced technology for various tasks such as disaster monitoring, environmental observation, and surveillance.

❖ It includes multiple payloads that can capture images in infrared, monitor UV radiation, and measure soil moisture and ocean winds.