EOS-02 (formerly known as Microsat-2A) was an

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developed by the

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as a test payload on the maiden launch of the

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(SSLV). EOS-02 was based on

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. The objective behind EOS-02 was to realize and fly an experimental imaging satellite with short turnaround time to showcase launch on demand capability. It was intended to be used for

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applications at a

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level, urban and

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, coastal land use and regulation, utilities mapping, development and various other GIS applications. The satellite carried two payloads: a mid-wavelength and a long-wavelength infared camera with a 6m resolution.

Launch

EOS-02 was launched on

's maiden flight SSLV-D1 at 03:48

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on 7 August 2022, but due to the final VTM stage failure, the rocket entered a

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of instead of the planned circular circular orbit. As a result, both satellites onboard (EOS-02 and AzaadiSAT) were destroyed during reentry.

References

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