Synopsis
ISRO is preparing for the GSLV-F15 mission, its 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota on January 29, 2025. The mission will deploy the NVS-02 satellite, enhancing India's NavIC navigation system.Key Takeaways
- ISRO's GSLV-F15 mission is its 100th launch.
- The launch is scheduled for January 29, 2025, at 06:23 hrs IST.
- The NVS-02 satellite enhances India's NavIC system.
- The mission will utilize an indigenous cryogenic stage.
- NavIC provides precise positioning services within and beyond India.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (NationPress) ISRO is gearing up for the launch of the GSLV-F15 mission, marking its 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on January 29, as confirmed by the space agency.
The GSLV-F15 rocket, equipped with an indigenous cryogenic stage, is set to deploy the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
“Save the date! The launch of the GSLV-F15/NVS-02 Mission is planned for January 29, 2025, at 06:23 hrs IST from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota,” ISRO announced in a message on the social media platform X.
The Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) was the inaugural major rocket to ascend from Sriharikota on August 10, 1979. Nearly 46 years later, the Department of Space is poised to reach a significant milestone.
The GSLV-F15 represents the 17th flight of the GSLV rocket and the 11th flight showcasing an indigenous cryogenic stage. The NVS-02 is part of the next generation of satellites for the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, which is India's proprietary navigation framework.
This navigation satellite system is crafted to deliver precise Position, Velocity and Timing (PVT) services to users within India, as well as to areas extending approximately 1500 km beyond the Indian borders.
The new NVS-02 satellite introduces enhancements such as compatibility with the L1 frequency band, which is expected to boost its service quality and reliability.
“The NVS-02 satellite represents the second iteration of NavIC satellites, utilizing a standard I-2K bus platform. It will have a launch mass of 2,250 kg, a power capacity of around 3 kW, navigation payloads in L1, L5, and S bands, a ranging payload in C-band, and will be stationed at 111.75 degrees E, replacing IRNSS-1E,” ISRO detailed.
NavIC will offer two categories of services: Standard Positioning Service (SPS) and Restricted Service (RS). The SPS provides a positioning accuracy of better than 20 meters and a timing accuracy of better than 40 nanoseconds across the service area.
