Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has begun the final countdown for the first satellite launch of the year under the PSLV-C64 mission.

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle will carry Anvesha, an Earth observation satellite developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The Anvesha satellite is designed to capture high-resolution images using hyperspectral remote sensing technology. This advanced system can detect objects and surface features not visible to the human eye by analysing hundreds of narrow light bands reflected from the Earth's surface.

According to officials, the technology will help scientists closely study minerals, water resources and other surface features. Even very small objects can be identified based on how they reflect light, making the satellite useful for detailed Earth studies and monitoring activities on the ground.

The PSLV rocket is scheduled to be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at 10.18 am on Monday. The launch vehicle will carry a total payload weighing around 260 tonnes.