Question

Which of the following satellites was launched in the SSLV’s second flight in 2023?

• A. EOS-2
• B. EOS-7
• C. EOS-6
• D. RISAT-2BR1

Answer 1

Answer:

B. EOS-7

• Correct Answer: Option A - EOS-2

• The SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle) is a launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) designed to put smaller satellites into Low Earth Orbit. After its initial developmental flight in August 2022 failed to place the satellites into proper orbit, ISRO conducted the second flight of SSLV-D2 on February 10, 2023.

• This second flight successfully launched the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-2, also known as Microsatellite-2, along with two co-passenger satellites. EOS-2 is an earth observation satellite designed for applications in agriculture, forestry, geology, and urban planning. It's an optical remote sensing satellite with 6-meter resolution.

• The SSLV is significant as it's designed to be a cost-effective, on-demand launch vehicle for small satellites weighing up to 500 kg to Low Earth Orbit. The successful second flight demonstrated ISRO's capabilities in the small satellite launch market.