GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)
Programma
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Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR),[1] is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Rocket
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Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.
Full Name: GSLV Mk. II
Maiden Flight: 2010-04-15
Total Launch Count: 11
Successful Launches: 9
Failed Launches: 2
Mission
Mission Name: IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)
Type: Navigation
Description: This is a replacement satellite for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The constellation will provide India with an alternative to GPS and will be used for military and civilian use. Located at a geosynchronous orbit, the system will be operated by the Indian government.
Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Updates
Cosmic_Penguin
2025-06-09T17:06:00ZAdded launch (see 04:16 mark of the video).