The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has accomplished its 100th launch mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota spaceport located in the Tirupathi district of Andhra Pradesh. The NVS-02 navigation satellite is on the GSLV-F15 launch vehicle, launched at 6:23 AM today (January 29-Wednesday).
The ISRO officials confirmed that the rocket successfully inserted the NVS-02 satellite into its assigned Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
The GSLV-F15 mission marks the 17th launch of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and the 11th flight incorporating an Indigenous Cryogenic stage. This is additionally the 8th operational flight utilizing this Indigenous Cryogenic technology. The payload fairing of the GSLV-F15, made of metal, has a diameter of 3.4 meters.
ISRO’s Success Journey
With the success of 100th launch Mission, ISRO has reached another significant milestone in the annals of Indian space exploration. ISRO, having established itself as the leading space agency by consistently improving local expertise, was successful in latest momentous launch.
The GSLV F-15 rocket was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota. The rocket erupted in fire from the second launch site. The rocket launched the NVS-02 navigation satellite created by ISRO into orbit. The NVS-02 satellite is set to be launched into the GTO orbit, positioned 36000 KM above the Earth's surface.
Following a countdown of 27 hours and 30 minutes, the GSLV F-15 rocket lifted off precisely at 6:23 am on January 29 Morning. The rocket ignited and entered into orbit. The GTO successfully placed the NVS-02 satellite into orbit at an elevation of 36 thousand km above the planet. This has brought happiness to ISRO employees and scientists.
100th Mission Highlights
The objective is to provide an enhanced navigation system across Indian land up to 1500 km from the coastline. GPS, agriculture, emergency services, air transport, and mobile location services will operate based on the American model. In the meantime, the GSLV F-15 rocket launch marks the 17th mission in the GSLV series. The rocket measures 50.9 meters in length and has a weight of 420 tons. This marks ISRO's 100th rocket launch. Also this marks the initial launch following Dr. Narayanan's appointment as Chairman of ISRO.
Earlier this year, ISRO showcased its capabilities by successfully docking two satellites in space. In the coming days in 2025, ISRO will launch two additional docking satellites into space. It is getting ready to construct a space station in outer space shortly.
