Stunning New Images of Earth Captured by India’s EOS-06 Satellite

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Stunning New Images of Earth Captured by India’s EOS-06 Satellite

India’s Earth Observation Satellite-06 (EOS-06) has delivered breathtaking new views of our planet, showcasing Earth’s continents, oceans, and biodiversity in remarkable detail. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently released a stunning false-color mosaic created from nearly 3,000 images captured by the satellite between February 1-15, 2023.

A Global Snapshot from Space

The false-color composite was generated using data from EOS-06’s Ocean Color Monitor (OCM-3), which observes Earth in 13 distinct wavelengths. This instrument provides critical insights into:
✔ Global vegetation cover
✔ Ocean biota and marine ecosystems
✔ Sea surface temperatures

The mosaic highlights Africa, Asia, North and South America, and Australia with a spatial resolution of 1 kilometer (0.6 miles). The “false color” rendering enhances features invisible to the naked eye, revealing hidden patterns in Earth’s land and water systems.

📸 View the Full Mosaic: ISRO’s Official Release

About the EOS-06 Mission

Launched on November 26, 2022, aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), EOS-06 is the third satellite in India’s Oceansat series. Positioned 743 km (462 miles) above Earth, its primary objectives include:

Monitoring ocean health and climate patterns
Tracking phytoplankton blooms (key to marine food chains)
Supporting fisheries and weather forecasting

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Why This Matters

These images aren’t just visually striking—they’re scientifically vital. By analyzing ocean color and land vegetation, researchers can:
🌍 Predict algal blooms (which affect fisheries)
🌿 Monitor deforestation and agriculture
🌊 Study ocean currents and temperature shifts