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Detailed explanation-1: -PSLV-C55: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch two Singaporean satellites on April 22, as part of the PSLV-C55 mission. PSLV-C55 will launch TeLEOS-2 as the primary satellite, and hence, the mission is known as the TeLEOS-2 mission.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is an Earth Observation Satellite (EOS) and will be the primary satellite being carried by the rocket. In 2015, ISRO launched TeLEOS-1, which was launched into a low Earth orbit for remote sensing applications. ISRO has so far launched nine satellites belonging to Singapore.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Isro) on Saturday successfully placed two Singaporean satellites, TeLEOS-2 and Lumelite-4, in orbit aboard the trusted Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, the space agency said.

Detailed explanation-4: -The TeLEOS-2 satellite is developed under a partnership between DSTA (representing the Government of Singapore) and ST Engineering. Once deployed and operational, it will be used to support the satellite imagery requirements of various agencies within the Government of Singapore.