Wed Jan 29 02:06:54 UTC 2025: ## ISRO Achieves Historic 100th Launch, Successfully Deploys Navigation Satellite

**Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, January 29, 2025** – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its 100th mission this morning, marking a significant milestone in India’s space program. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F15) carrying the navigation satellite NVS-02 lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 6:23 a.m. IST.

The launch, nineteen minutes after lift-off, successfully placed NVS-02 into its intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan confirmed the successful deployment, calling it a “successful accomplishment.”

NVS-02 is the second satellite in the NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) series, India’s independent regional navigation satellite system. It will provide accurate position, velocity, and timing (PVT) services to users in India and the surrounding region, extending approximately 1,500 km beyond Indian borders. The satellite boasts enhanced features compared to its predecessor, NVS-01, including L1, L5, and S-band navigation payloads, and a C-band ranging payload. It also incorporates a combination of indigenous and procured atomic clocks for precise timekeeping. With a lift-off mass of 2,250 kg and a power handling capacity of ~3 kW, NVS-02 will replace IRNSS-1E at 111.75ºE.

This launch represents the 17th flight of India’s GSLV and the 11th utilizing an indigenous cryogenic stage. The five second-generation NavIC satellites (NVS-01 through 05) aim to enhance the NavIC constellation, ensuring continued service. NVS-02 was designed, developed, and integrated at the U. R. Satellite Centre (URSC). The successful launch solidifies India’s position as a leading force in space technology.

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