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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Topic: SSLV-D2

ISRO postpones launch of 3rd SSLV development flight, liftoff now scheduled on 16 August

ISRO's earth observation satellite EOS-08 was initially supposed to be launched on board the SSLV-D3 on 15 August. The space agency did not cite any reason for the delay.

SSLV’s I-Day launch beckons new era for India’s satellite sector. All about ISRO’s smallest rocket

SSLV-D3 will carry Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08 into space. With its 'launch-on-demand' capabilities, SSLV will help cater to emerging small satellite launch services market.

Successful test flight of SSLV-D2 gives ISRO a new, low-cost rocket

The vehicle successfully placed its three payloads in circular orbits. EOS-07 is an ISRO satellite, while the other two – Janus-1 and AzaadiSAT-2 – were passenger satellites.

ISRO’s SSLV-D2 rocket takes off with 3 satellites from Sriharikota

The launch has put ISRO’s earth observation satellite EOS-07 and two co-passenger satellites Janus-1 and AzaadiSAT-2 into a 450 km circular orbit around the Earth.

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Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Yudh Seva Medal for Major General SS Sharda, who led Indian Army’s info war during Op Sindoor

Independence Day honours for ADG Strat Comm team behind Op Sindoor’s strategic messaging, including the logo designer, for real-time narrative control & countering misinfo.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.