ISRO's GSLV-F15 Set to Launch NVS-02 Satellite Tomorrow at 6 AM
ISRO to launch GSLV-F15 rocket carrying NVS-02 satellite on Jan 29. This marks the 100th mission, enhancing India's NavIC navigation system.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for the launch of its GSLV-F15 rocket, scheduled for Wednesday at 6:00 AM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission marks a significant milestone as the 100th launch by ISRO.
The GSLV-F15 rocket, equipped with an indigenous cryogenic upper stage, will carry the NVS-02 satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. This satellite is part of the second generation of India's Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, a regional navigation satellite network designed to deliver accurate position, velocity, and timing (PVT) services across India and surrounding regions.
The NVS-02 satellite is the second in the NVS series. The first, NVS-01, was launched on May 29, 2023, using the GSLV-F12 rocket. Both satellites are equipped with a navigation payload supporting L1, L5, and S frequency bands, and a C-band transponder to enhance system performance.
ISRO has highlighted that the NVS series, comprising satellites NVS-01 through NVS-05, is designed to upgrade and expand the capabilities of the NavIC constellation. These enhancements aim to ensure continuity of services and introduce new features to meet the growing demands for precise navigation solutions in various sectors.
The NVS-02 satellite was developed at ISRO's U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru, with collaboration from other satellite-focused facilities. GSLV-F15 represents the 17th mission of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and the 11th to utilize the indigenous cryogenic stage.
This mission will be the eighth launch of GSLV employing the indigenously developed cryogenic technology, reflecting ISRO's progress in advancing space technology.
NavIC, India's regional navigation satellite system, offers a reliable alternative to global navigation systems. It is engineered to provide location-based services to diverse users, including the military, commercial sectors, and disaster management teams.
ISRO's GSLV-F15 Set to Launch NVS-02 Satellite Tomorrow at 6 AM
The successful deployment of NVS-02 will further bolster NavIC's capabilities, enhancing India's self-reliance in satellite navigation.
