In Pics: ISRO Successfully Launches Earth Observation Satellite EOS-8; Here's Why It's Important

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

ISRO's SSLV

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Compact Design

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About EOS-08

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Why It's Important

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India In Space Market

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Rapid Launch Capabilities

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India's Space Goals

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India's Potential

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[{"selector":"#anim-28017482-587d-49e6-933f-05237540d982 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Happy Independence Day indeed! Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)