GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1K (NVS-02)
GSLV Mk. II launched the IRNSS-1K (NVS-02) mission for Indian Space Research Organization from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India on Jan 29, 2025 (UTC).
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad · Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1K (NVS-02)
Launched Jan 29, 2025 9:53:00 AMSuccess
2 objects in orbit now
Flight direction
75° ENE
measured from the launched orbit · inclination 20.2°
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.
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.
Objects from this launch still in orbit
- Launch time (your time zone)
- Wed, Jan 29 · 9:53:00 AM
- Status
- Success
- 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