ISRO’s 100th Launch: GSLV-F15 Successfully Deploys NVS-02
ISRO successfully launches its 100th mission, deploying the NVS-02 satellite via GSLV-F15. The navigation satellite will enhance India’s positioning system.
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On Wednesday, at 6:23 AM, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching the GSLV-F15 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This mission marked ISRO's 100th launch from the Sriharikota facility.
The GSLV-F15 mission deployed the NVS-02 satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Weighing approximately 2,250 kilograms, NVS-02 is part of India's Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, designed to provide accurate position, velocity, and timing services across India and up to 1,500 kilometers beyond its borders.
This launch was the first under the leadership of ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan, who oversaw all aspects of the mission. Following the successful deployment, Narayanan highlighted the significance of this 100th launch, noting that the NVS-02 satellite is expected to operate for a decade. He also reflected on ISRO's legacy, mentioning the development of six generations of launch vehicles since the organization's inception under Vikram Sarabhai. To date, ISRO has conducted 100 launches from Sriharikota, sending 548 satellites into orbit and undertaking missions such as Chandrayaan, Mars Orbiter, Aditya, and SRE.
The NVS-02 satellite is anticipated to enhance geographical, aerial, and maritime navigation services. Its applications extend to agriculture, aviation management, and location-based services in mobile devices, thereby contributing to various sectors of the Indian economy.
