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ISRO Set to Launch EOS-09 Satellite for Border Security

5/18/2025

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On May 17, 2025, at 8:29 p.m. EDT, India's Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the EOS-09 satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This cutting-edge satellite, armed with synthetic aperture radar, promises to deliver crucial remote-sensing data for five years, enhancing security along India's borders with Pakistan and China.

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On May 17, 2025, at 8:29 p.m. EDT, India's Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the EOS-09 satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This cutting-edge satellite, armed with synthetic aperture radar, promises to deliver crucial remote-sensing data for five years, enhancing security along India's borders with Pakistan and China.