ISRO Set for 101st Mission: Countdown for launch of PSLV-C61 mission commences

By  Firstdespatch Desk   May 17, 2025

India is set to achieve a significant milestone with the 101st mission of its space programme. ISRO’s PSLV-C61 rocket will take-off with Earth Observation Satellite, EOS-09 satellite at 5:59 AM tomorrow from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

The mission will place the EOS-09 into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit. The EOS-09 is designed to provide continuous and reliable remote sensing data for operational applications across various sectors. The mission carries a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload capable of providing images for various earth observation application under all-weather conditions. Adhering to the ISRO’s commitment to the community, the spacecraft will be a debris-free mission. The count down for this launch began this morning.