India Launches Rocket in Boost to Space Ambitions After Failures The recent deployment of the EOS 05 imaging satellite into geosynchronous orbit marks a significant advancement for India's space program, which had been put to the test by a series of setbacks.
The successful launch of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) is a welcome respite for India's space ambitions.
The GSLV's success story began in July 2025, when it placed the NASA ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite into orbit.