India achieves a historic milestone with ISRO’s 101st mission—launching EOS-09 aboard PSLV-C61. On May 18, 2025, at 05:59 AM IST, the Earth Observation Satellite will be placed into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre’s First Launch Pad. PSLV-C61 marks the 63rd flight of the vehicle and 27th in the PSLV-XL configuration, showcasing ISRO’s reliability. EOS-09 features a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload weighing 1696 kg, providing vital remote sensing data for various sectors. Post-deployment, responsible space operations include reducing PS4 stage altitude and passivation.