Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to achieve a major milestone with its 100th launch on Wednesday, marking a significant moment in India’s space exploration history.
At 06:23 AM, the GSLV F-15 rocket will lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, carrying the NVS-02 navigation satellite into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
The NVS-02 satellite is part of the second-generation Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system. NavIC is India’s regional navigation satellite system designed to deliver precise Position, Velocity, and Timing (PVT) services to users within India and up to 1,500 km beyond its borders. This launch will further enhance India’s navigation capabilities.
The GSLV-F15, which is equipped with an indigenous cryogenic stage, will be the eighth operational flight of the GSLV series. Tomorrow’s mission also marks the 100th launch from ISRO’s spaceport at Sriharikota, underscoring the country’s growing presence in space technology.
Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO, expressed his excitement for the upcoming milestone. Earlier in the day, the ISRO Chairman visited the Tirumala Temple to offer prayers for the success of the mission.
