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GSLV Mk II: IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)

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.

Friday, 30 October 202618:21 UTC
GSLV Mk II: IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)

Mission Data

Indian Space Research Organization
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndian Space Research OrganizationEst. 1969
Launch VehicleGSLV Mk. II
Vehicle FamilyGSLV
Vehicle Record12 of 14 launches (85.7%)
Provider TypeGovernment
Agency Record86 successes / 15 failures (85%)
Success Streak2 consecutive
Mission TypeNavigation
Target OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Location๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India IND
Orbital Launches This Year#253
Agency Launches This Year#3
Launches From This Pad34
Launches From This Site106
Status Note

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

About GSLV Mk. II

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.

Launch updates

  1. Launch success (see also https://www.reddit.com/r/ISRO/comments/1xhkken/comment/19rw5t8tivmzl/).

  2. Payload deployed

  3. Liftoff!

  4. Official Webcast by ISRO Official has started

  5. Adjusted launch time.

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  6. Added tentative launch window per NOTAMs.

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  7. NET October 30.

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  8. Reverted to NET October TBD with cancellation of NOTAMs.

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  9. NET October 13 per NOTAMs, TBC.

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  10. NET October 15.

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Launch Site

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad ยท 13.7199ยฐN 80.2304ยฐE

Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.