--- title: "ISRO launches EOS-05 satellite on GSLV-F17 rocket" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/tech/isro-launches-eos-05-satellite-on-gslv-f17-rocket" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/isro-launches-eos-05-satellite-on-gslv-f17-rocket" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/tech/isro-launches-eos-05-satellite-on-gslv-f17-rocket.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/isro-launches-eos-05-satellite-on-gslv-f17-rocket" category: "Science & Tech" area: "India" published: "2026-09-04T02:45:56.831Z" source_reported: "2026-09-04T02:26:28.000Z" updated: "2026-09-04T02:45:56.831Z" trust_score: 70 critic_score: 65 hype_score: 25 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-04T02:30:19.244179+00:00" --- # ISRO launches EOS-05 satellite on GSLV-F17 rocket *The satellite is designed for Earth observation from geosynchronous orbit.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 70 of 100, higher is better. Two full reports corroborate launch details and ISRO statements. - Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from ISRO chief in two reports; others lack depth. - Hype 25 of 100, lower is better. Some digests use loaded language like 'Eye in the Sky'. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - ISRO launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the EOS-05 satellite at 2:55 AM IST on September 4, 2026. - The EOS-05 satellite, weighing 2,367 kg, was successfully placed in its intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit. - ISRO chief Dr. V Narayanan confirmed the mission's success and stated the satellite is in perfect health. - The GSLV-F17 is the 19th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the EOS-05 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2:55 AM IST on September 4, 2026. The rocket successfully placed the 2,367 kg EOS-05 satellite into its intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit. ISRO chief Dr. V Narayanan announced the mission's success, stating that the satellite was in perfect health. This launch marks the 19th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle. ## Disagreement on previous mission failures The Siasat Daily reported that the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission is a replacement for the unsuccessful GSLV-F10/EOS-03 mission in 2021, which was aborted due to an anomaly in the Cryogenic Upper Stage. The same report also mentioned a failed ISRO launch on January 12, 2026, involving the PSLV-C62 rocket, and another unsuccessful attempt in May 2025 with the PSLV-C61-EOS-09 due to a motor pressure issue. None of the other reports mention these specific previous mission failures. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated reports mention the specific previous mission failures that the left-rated Siasat Daily detailed, including the GSLV-F10/EOS-03 mission and two other PSLV launch failures in 2025 and 2026. Additionally, none of the right-rated reports mention ISRO chairman V Narayanan's visit to a temple to pray for the mission's success. ## Who covered it Shares of the 9 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 11% (1) - Centre: 0% (0) - Right: 89% (8) 7 of 16 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-04T02:30:19.244179+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-04T03:00:23.297Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The Siasat Daily, the sole left-rated report, led with the launch of India's first imaging satellite intended for geosynchronous orbit. It detailed the rocket's lift-off time, payload mass, and its intended orbit. The report also provided context on the satellite's purpose, including providing real-time imagery for agriculture and disaster management. It extensively covered ISRO's recent launch setbacks, mentioning the failed GSLV-F10/EOS-03 mission, and two other failed launches in 2025 and 2026 involving PSLV rockets. The report noted that ISRO chairman V Narayanan had visited a temple to pray for the mission's success. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - The seven right-rated reports focused on the successful launch and the satellite's placement in orbit. They quoted ISRO Chief Dr. V Narayanan's statement confirming the mission's success and the satellite's perfect health. Several reports highlighted the satellite's role as an 'Eye in the Sky' for surveillance and border monitoring. Some also mentioned that work on the uncrewed Gaganyaan mission is in full swing, with ISRO aiming for a launch this calendar year. The Times of India included a large number of unrelated news headlines in its report. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 6 - high: 3 - unknown: 7 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [The Siasat Daily](https://siasat.com/indias-first-imaging-satellite-in-geosynchronous-orbit-lifts-off-3536013) — India's first imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit lifts off - [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/science/gslv-f17-launch-eos-05-satellite-successfully-placed-in-orbit-gaganyaan-mission-next-1865144) — ISRO GSLV-F17 Launch: EOS-05 Satellite Successfully Placed In Orbit, Gaganyaan Mission Next - [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/news/india/six-more-launches-this-fy-isro-chief-calls-gslv-f17-mission-a-success-shares-gaganyaan-update-2026-09-04-1053255) — 'Six more launches this FY': ISRO chief calls GSLV-F17 mission a success, shares Gaganyaan update - [Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News](https://prabhatkhabar.com/national/isro-launches-eos-05-indias-first-imaging-satellite) — EOS-05: India's 'Naughty Boy' Will Keep an Eye on the Activities of Pakistan and China. - [Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd](https://asianetnews.com/videos/news/isro-s-gslv-launch-a-successful-comeback-videoshow-r817dh3) — 19th GSLV Mission a Complete Success; ISRO Makes a Grand Comeback After Setbacks - [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/science/isro-launches-eos-05-satellite-aboard-gslv-f17-eyes-uncrewed-gaganyaan-mission-this-year-3004730) — ISRO launches EOS-05 satellite aboard GSLV-F17, eyes uncrewed Gaganyaan mission this year - [Janmabhumi](https://janmabhumi.in/2026/09/04/3615696/news/india/gslv-lifts-off-eos-05-satellite-launched) — India's Leap Into Space Again; EOS-05 Satellite Launched - [Mathrubhumi](https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/science/isro-launches-indias-first-ever-geo-imaging-satellite-eos-05-gaganyaan-up-next-watch-g07vdabu) — ISRO launches India's first-ever geo imaging satellite EOS-05; Gaganyaan up next - [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/india-news-isro-chief-v-narayanan-hails-gslv-f17-mission-success-says-eos-05-satellite-in-perfect-health-7589128.html) — ISRO Chief V Narayanan Hails GSLV-F17 Mission Success, Says EOS-05 Satellite in Perfect Health - [Deccan Chronicle](https://deccanchronicle.com/science/isro-chief-hails-gslv-f17-success-eos-05-in-perfect-health-1984694) — ISRO Chief Hails GSLV-F17 Success, EOS-05 in Perfect Health - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/isro-successfully-launches-gslv-f17/eos-05-mission-from-satish-dhawan-space-centre/videoshow/133749048.cms) — ISRO successfully launches GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre - [online-listing.com](https://online-listing.com/news/blogger/2026/09/04/isro-successfully-launches-gslv-f17-rocket-carrying-imaging-satellite-eos-05-ndtv/happenings) — ISRO Successfully Launches GSLV F17 Rocket Carrying Imaging Satellite EOS-05 – NDTV - [Moneycontrol](https://moneycontrol.com/news/india/14022343-14022343.html) — ISRO Chief V Narayanan hails GSLV-F17 success, says EOS-05 in perfect health - [Amar Ujala](https://amarujala.com/photo-gallery/india-news/top-headline-today-important-and-big-news-stories-of-4-september-2026-updates-on-amar-ujala-news-in-hindi-2026-09-04) — Headlines: ISRO's EOS-05 Satellite Launch Successful, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations Today; Oil Prices Rise Again - [Unknown](https://aajtak.in/science/story/eos-05-satellite-launch-india-defence-surveillance-dskc-2635314-2026-09-04) — Watch Every Movement of the enemy... EOS-05 Will Increase India's Surveillance Power - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/science/story/isro-launches-gisat-1-all-eyes-on-naughty-boy-gslv-to-deliver-satellite-in-space-2986704-2026-09-04) — 'Smart boy' GSLV delivers GISAT-1 into orbit, India gets new eyes in space ## Questions **When was the GSLV-F17 rocket launched?** The GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the EOS-05 satellite was launched by ISRO at 2:55 AM Indian Standard Time on September 4, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. **What is the purpose of the EOS-05 satellite?** The EOS-05 satellite is an Earth observation satellite designed to provide real-time imagery from geosynchronous orbit. Its capabilities can be used for security agencies to monitor changes in borders, maritime areas, and sensitive regions, enhancing India's surveillance power. **What did ISRO chief Dr. V Narayanan say about the mission?** ISRO Chief Dr. V Narayanan stated that the GSLV-F17 vehicle successfully and precisely injected the EOS-05 satellite into its intended orbit. He also confirmed that the satellite is in perfect health and hailed the mission as a success. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/tech/isro-launches-eos-05-satellite-on-gslv-f17-rocket. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "ISRO launches EOS-05 satellite on GSLV-F17 rocket", https://mediabias.news/tech/isro-launches-eos-05-satellite-on-gslv-f17-rocket