New Delhi, September 5: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the EOS-05 imaging satellite on September 4 at 2:55 AM. This satellite, positioned in a geosynchronous orbit approximately 36,000 kilometers above Earth, is India’s first satellite capable of taking continuous images of large areas, including strategic regions along the Pakistan-China border. The launch was conducted from Sriharikota using the GSLV-F17 rocket, marking ISRO’s return to missions after an eight-month hiatus following two unsuccessful launches earlier this year. The EOS-05 satellite will aid in weather monitoring, disaster management, agriculture, and environmental surveillance.
In sports, Smriti Mandhana made headlines by becoming the player with the most centuries in international cricket, achieving a record of 18 centuries on September 4. She surpassed Mithali Raj’s record of 10,868 runs, becoming the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket.
Additionally, four-year-old Elena Mishra from Odisha has made history by becoming the youngest chess player in India to be included in the FIDE ratings. With a blitz rating of 1432, she is the first female player born after 2022 to receive an official FIDE rating.
In other news, the BRICS Chief Justices Forum commenced in New Delhi on September 4, bringing together judicial leaders from member countries to discuss contemporary issues related to technology and sustainable development.
Lastly, the world mourns the loss of Francisco Reséndez Novoa, a renowned Mexican voice actor known for his work in the Latin American Spanish version of “Scooby-Doo,” who passed away at the age of 85.