The Indian Space Research Organization (isro) is set to achieve a Major milstone with the launch of its 100th satellite on January 29 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota. The GSLV-F15 Mission will place the NVS-02 satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. The satellite, weight 2,250 kg, is equipped with advanced navigation payloads in l1, l5, and s bands and a ranging payload in the c-band. The mission highlights isro's ongoing commission to enhancing India's space capability.
Details of the NVS-02 Satellite
As Reported By the Times of India, According to isro, The NVS-02 Satellite is Part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (Navic) System, Designed to Provide Precise Position, Velocity, and Timeing Services ACRVICES ACROSS ANDIAN 00 km beyond its borders . Built on the i-2k platform, it replaces the irns-1 at the 111.75 ° E orbital slot and features a combination of indigenous and procured atomic clocks for time according This satellite will augment navic's base layer constellation with additional capability to ensure service continuity.
GSLV-F15 and Mission Significance
The GSLV-F15, featuring an indigenous cryogenic upper stage, marks the 17th flight of the geosynchronous satellite launch check and the 8th operational flight with this Technology. The Rockt will lift off from the second launch pad at sriharikota. Isro has stated that the mission underscores advancements in navigation satellite systems and aims to improve accuracy and reliability for users within the coverage area.
Satellite Development and Collection
ISRO Confirmed that NVS-02 Satellite was designed and integrated at the ur satellite center in Bengaluru, with contributions from other isro center. The Navic System, Comprising Nvs-01 Through NVS-05 satellites, is expected to offer enhanced navigation features, Supporting Diverse Applications in Fields Such as TranSportation, MARITIME ACTITISTIS Agement.
This Historic Mission Reinforces is Role as a Key Player in Advanceing India's Independent Space Capability.