Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared some “breathtaking” images of Gujarat captured by the recently launched EOS-06 satellite on Friday, saying advances in space technology will aid in cyclone prediction and promote the coastal economy.
The Indian Space Research Organization successfully injected an Earth Observation Satellite (EOS) and eight other co-passenger satellites into multiple orbits on Saturday, describing the mission as “unique.”
Modi tweeted, “Have you come across breathtaking images from the recently launched EOS-06 satellite? Sharing some beautiful images of Gujarat. These advances in the world of space technology will help us to better predict cyclones and promote our coastal economy too.”
The EOS-06 satellite is an advanced third generation satellite to study the biological parameters of oceans. Its applications include identifying potential fishing zones, weather forecasting, wind velocity and cyclone detection, cyclone tracking and maritime security.