ISRO has ended its eight-month lull. The GSLV-F17 mission successfully placed EOS-05 satellite into its intended orbit, its first successful flight of 2026. It pumps a much-needed confidence back into ISRO’s launch capability, carrying its heaviest-ever payload. India needs more such high-imaging satellites to sharpen its eyes in the sky.
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