CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Hyperspectral Imaging Satellite (HysIS) is an Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) developed hyperspectral Earth observation minisatellite designed to provide imaging services and insights into Indian agriculture, forestry, coastal zone assessments and other geological environments.

Detailed explanation-2: -EO-1 (NASA) In 2000, NASA launched the EO-1 satellite which carried the hyperspectral sensor “Hyperion”. Hyperion produced 30-meter resolution images in 242 spectral bands. Hyperion really kicked off the start of hyperspectral imaging from space.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jilin-1 Hyperspectral Satellites are a part of the Jilin-1 satellite constellation and will provide high resolution satellite imagery of 5 meters with 28 hyperspectral bands.

Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains. Q. What is the name of India’s first earth observation satellite which is to be placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit? Notes: GISAT-1 is India’s first agile earth observation satellite that will be placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.

Detailed explanation-5: -There exist at least 25 hyperspectral imagers that have been deployed into space. Among them, 19 are aboard satellites orbiting earth. Six of them are out of earth orbits for Moon, Mars, Venus, and comet missions.