ISRO Achieves Milestone with 100th Rocket Launch - NVS-02 Satellite Mission
ISRO celebrates its 100th rocket launch with the successful deployment of the NVS-02 navigation satellite. Learn about this historic achievement and its impact on India's space exploration and navigation systems.
kowshik Reddy
On January 29, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its 100th rocket mission. The mission involved the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) carrying the NVS-02 navigation satellite, which was deployed into geostationary transfer orbit approximately 19 minutes after liftoff.
Mission Details:
- Launch Vehicle: GSLV-F15
- Payload: NVS-02 Navigation Satellite
- Launch Site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
- Launch Time: 6:23 AM IST on January 29, 2025
Significance of NVS-02:
The NVS-02 satellite is the second in a series of next-generation spacecraft designed to enhance India's regional navigation capabilities. Part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, NVS-02 aims to provide accurate Position, Velocity, and Timing (PVT) services to users within India and the surrounding region extending about 1,500 km beyond the Indian landmass.
The launch of NVS-02 marks the 100th mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, a site that has been instrumental in India's space endeavors since its first orbital launch in August 1979.
This achievement underscores ISRO's growing capabilities in space technology and its commitment to enhancing India's space infrastructure. The successful deployment of NVS-02 is expected to bolster the nation's navigation systems, supporting applications ranging from transportation to disaster management.
