'Major Milestone': ISRO ready for 100th launch as it completes GSLV-F15 rocket integration
Produced by Tarun Mishra
Produced by Tarun Mishra
ISRO announced that the GSLV-F15 rocket has been fully integrated with the NVS-02 satellite. The launch is scheduled for January 29 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
This marks the 100th mission for ISRO from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, marking a major milestone in the history of Indian space exploration.
The GSLV-F15 will deploy the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit, furthering India’s regional navigation capabilities.
NVS-02 is the second satellite in the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) series. It includes navigation payloads in L1, L5, and S bands, along with a ranging payload in the C-band, similar to its predecessor, NVS-01, launched in May 2023.
NavIC is India’s independent regional navigation system, designed to deliver accurate Position, Velocity, and Timing (PVT) services within India and up to 1,500 km beyond its borders. The NVS series aims to strengthen and enhance this capability.
The NVS-02 satellite features a mix of indigenous and imported atomic clocks for precise time estimation. It was developed and integrated at the U R Satellite Centre (URSC) with support from other ISRO centres.
The upcoming launch will be the 17th flight of the GSLV and its 11th using an Indigenous Cryogenic Stage. It also marks the eighth operational flight of the GSLV with this technology, highlighting ISRO's commitment to self-reliance in space technology.
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