GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)
GSLV Mk. II is scheduled to launch the IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) mission for Indian Space Research Organization from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, no earlier than Oct 31, 2026 (UTC).
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad · Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)
Launched Oct 31, 2026 9:00:00 AMTBD
Flight direction
90° E
estimated from the target orbit · inclination 13.7°
Flight path
First-stage drop zone (rough estimate)
Drawn 400–700 km downrange along the flight direction. Official hazard areas are published as NOTAMs and navigational warnings.
Can I see it from my city?
The launch time is not fixed to the hour yet: check again closer to the day.
About the mission
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.
Mission description from Launch Library 2.
- Launch time (your time zone)
- Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00:00 AM · in 12.3 days
- Status
- TBD
- Launch provider
- Indian Space Research Organization
- Rocket
- GSLV Mk. II
- Mission type
- Navigation
- Target orbit
- GTO
- Launch pad
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad · Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India