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ISRO successfully launches earth observation satellite EOS-04 along with two other satellites; Prime Minister congratulates Indian space scientists.
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C52 successfully injected Earth Observation Satellite EOS-04, into an intended sun synchronous polar orbit of 529 km altitude at 06:17 hours IST today from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, Sriharikota.
PSLV lifted off at 05:59 hours IST from the first launch pad at SHAR. This was the 54th flight of PSLV; and the 23rd flight of PSLV in XL configuration with six strap-on motors.  
The satellite EOS-04 is a Radar Imaging Satellite designed to provide high-quality images under all weather conditions for applications such as Agriculture, Forestry & Plantations, Soil Moisture & Hydrology and Flood mapping. Weighing about 1710 kg, it generates 2280 W power and has a mission life of 10 years.
PSLV C52 also placed two small satellites today. One of them is a student satellite INSPIREsat-1 developed by Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology in association with Laboratory of Atmospheric & Space Physics at the University of Colorado. Another is a technology demonstrator satellite INS-2TD from ISRO, which is a precursor to India-Bhutan Joint Satellite  INS-2B.
Co-passenger satellites were successfully separated from the PSLV in a predetermined sequence. ISRO Chairperson S Somanath congratulated team ISRO for the precision with which the mission was accomplished.

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