About IRNSS-1K (NVS-02)
This is a replacement satellite for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The constellation will provide India with an alternative to GPS and will be used for military and civilian use. Located at a geosynchronous orbit, the system will be operated by the Indian government.
Orbital Attempt
#6,869
ISRO Mission
#94
Pad Launch
#29
Location Launch
#98
Designator
2025-020
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.
Length
49 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Launch Mass
401 t
Thrust
7,420 kN
Capacity
0 kg
Capacity
2,500 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2010
Fastest Turnaround
6mo 2d
Total Launches
13
Successful
11
Failed
2
Consecutive Success
5
Maiden flight: Apr 15, 2010
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."
Founded
1969
Administrator
Chairman: V. Narayanan
Total Launches
100
Successful
85
Failed
15
Pending
21
Consecutive Success
1
The second launch pad was built between 1999 and 2003. It became functional in 2005 and has since been used for various rockets. This launch pad supports missions by PSLV, GSLV, LVM3 rockets and is even envisioned for India's future crewed spaceflight.
Total Launches
33
Orbital Attempts
32
Fastest Turnaround
1mo 1d
Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR) is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Local Launch Time
Jan 29, 2025, 6:23 AM
Total Launches
105
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
13.7200, 80.2300
Jan 29, 2025, 12:53 AM
Minute
1 update
Launch success.
SourceSpacecraft separation.
SourceLiftoff.
SourceOfficial Webcast by ISRO Official has started
SourceGO for launch.
SourceDelayed to NET January 28 UTC per NOTAM A0394/25.
SourceNET January 26 per NOTAMs.
SourceNET mid-January.
SourceNET January 6.
SourceNET December 31.
SourceAdded launch.
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