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ISRO to Launch Its 100th Satellite on January 29

India's space agency, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), is gearing up to achieve a historic milestone with the launch of its 100th satellite.

ISRO Set to Launch 100th Satellite on January 29

India's space agency, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), is poised to achieve a major milestone with the launch of its 100th satellite. Scheduled for January 29, the historic launch will take place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, as part of the GSLV-F15 NVS-02 mission. This marks a significant advancement in India's space exploration and satellite technology, further cementing the nation's growing space capabilities.

Mission Overview and Launch Details

The upcoming mission involves the GSLV-F15 rocket, which is equipped with India’s Indigenous Cryogenic Stage. The rocket is set to deploy the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The launch will take place from the Second Launch Pad (SLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, one of ISRO’s primary hubs for space missions.

The GSLV-F15 flight is notable as the 17th launch of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and the 11th flight utilizing the Indigenous Cryogenic Stage, marking a key achievement in India’s rocket propulsion technology.

The NVS-02 Satellite and Its Role in NavIC

The NVS-02 satellite is the second in the NVS series and will enhance the NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) system, India’s regional satellite navigation system. NavIC provides precise Position, Velocity, and Timing (PVT) services across India and the surrounding region, up to 1,500 kilometers beyond the country's borders. This system plays a crucial role in both civilian and military applications.

The NVS series, which includes NVS-01, NVS-02, NVS-03, NVS-04, and NVS-05, is designed to strengthen and expand the NavIC constellation, ensuring long-term availability and accuracy of navigation data. One notable feature of the NVS-02 satellite is its use of both indigenous and procured atomic clocks, which are critical for accurate time estimation in satellite navigation.

Design and Development of NVS-02

The NVS-02 satellite was designed, developed, and integrated at ISRO’s UR Satellite Centre (URSC), with contributions from various satellite-based work centers within the organization. This collaborative effort underscores ISRO’s expertise in satellite technology and its ability to develop and deploy advanced space solutions that meet national needs.

Significance of the GSLV-F15 Mission

The GSLV-F15 mission is another important milestone for ISRO, showcasing the agency's progress, particularly in its indigenous cryogenic technology. This technology is crucial for launching heavier payloads into higher orbits, enhancing India’s capacity to launch more complex satellites into space. The successful deployment of NVS-02 will strengthen India’s infrastructure for space-based navigation, with broad applications in telecommunications, transportation, defense, and disaster management.

ISRO’s Growth and Future Prospects

The launch of the NVS-02 satellite represents a significant step in ISRO’s growing space program. It highlights India’s efforts to become self-reliant in satellite navigation technology, with an ever-expanding number of successful launches. With the enhancement of NavIC and more advanced satellite missions, ISRO is positioning itself as a leader in global space exploration, with promising prospects for the future.

In conclusion, the launch of ISRO’s 100th satellite marks a major achievement for the space agency and symbolizes India's progress toward becoming a global leader in space technology and satellite navigation systems.

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