India’s New Satellite Launch to Revolutionize Earth Observation

ISRO has successfully launched the PRITHVI 3 Earth Observation Satellite, designed to enhance environmental monitoring, agricultural planning, and disaster response across India. The launch, carried out from Sriharikota using the PSLV C69 rocket, places India at the forefront of low orbit Earth data science. PRITHVI 3 is equipped with high resolution imaging, radar mapping, and atmospheric sensors that can track forest health, air quality, soil moisture, and coastal erosion in near real time. It also features AI driven anomaly detection to help with early disaster warnings. The satellite will support departments like agriculture, forest, urban development, and meteorology in real time data modeling. Experts are particularly excited about its ability to measure methane leaks, aiding in India’s emission control targets. The launch is a part of India’s broader Earth Science Mission 2030, which aims to deploy a constellation of climate monitoring satellites. Global institutions including NASA and ESA are collaborating on data sharing protocols. The PRITHVI 3’s success is expected to benefit farmers, climate researchers, and emergency responders alike, making it a cornerstone in India’s growing space for earth agenda.