ISRO's Historic 100th Launch: NVS-02 Satellite and NavIC System
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | ISRO Launches NVS-02, Marks 100th Mission from Sriharikota |
| Mission Name | GSLV-F15/NVS-02 |
| Launch Date | January 29, 2025 |
| Launch Site | Sriharikota (Satish Dhawan Space Centre) |
| Rocket Used | GSLV-F15 |
| Satellite | NVS-02 (NavIC Series) |
| Orbit Placement | Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) |
| Significance | 100th launch from Sriharikota |
| Total Satellites Launched by ISRO | 548 |
| Total Payload Weight Lifted | 120 tonnes |
| Indian Satellites Launched | 433 |
| Foreign Satellites Launched | 115 |
| Foreign Payload Weight Lifted | 23 tonnes |
| NavIC Services | Standard Positioning Service (SPS) & Restricted Service (RS) |
| NavIC Accuracy | Position: <20m, Timing: <40 nanoseconds |
| Primary Service Area | India & 1,500 km beyond Indian landmass |
| NVS-02 Payload Bands | L1, L5, S bands + C-band for ranging |
| Atomic Clock | Combination of indigenous and procured atomic clocks |
| Future NVS Satellites | NVS-03, NVS-04, NVS-05 |
| Applications of NavIC | Strategic & Military Uses, Shipping Vessel Tracking, Train Tracking & Safety Alerts, Disaster Management & Early Warning Systems, Time Synchronization for Critical Sectors |