ISRO’s GSLV-F15 NVS-02 Navigation Satellite successfully liftoff: First-look

ISRO’s GSLV-F15 NVS-02 Navigation Satellite successfully liftoff: First-look

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ISRO has successfully launched its 100th mission, by deploying the NVS-02 navigation satellite.

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The satellite was launched aboard the GSLV-F15 rocket from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 6:23 AM.

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The GSLV-F15 mission marks the 17th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)

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ISRO scientist Desai explained the mission’s objective: "This launch will place the NVS-02 satellite in geostationary orbit at 36,000 km, improving India’s navigation capabilities.”

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Dr Jitendra Singh, Union MoS (Ind. Charge) Science & Technology; Earth Sciences; MoS PMO,PP/ DoPT,Atomic Energy,Space and more congratulated ISRO for achieving the landmark milestone of 100th Launch from Sriharikota.

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The NVS-02 satellite is the fifth in the NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) series, previously known as IRNSS.

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He added that ISRO aims to lead global space research by 2047, in line with ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

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NVS-02 Navigation Satellite spot by people around the area of Andhra Pradesh

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