On June 6th at 6:23 AM, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the GSLV-F15 rocket, which carried the NVS-02 satellite, from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. This was a big milestone as it marked the 100th launch from India’s spaceport!
The GSLV-F15 is the 17th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and the 11th flight that includes an Indigenous Cryo stage. The rocket had a special metallic fairing that was 3.4 meters wide.
Students were excited to witness this historic moment up close. One student from Gujarat, Teerth, shared, “I came from my college to see the 100th launch! It’s great to know that ISRO is helping us generate income by launching satellites for other countries.”
Another first-time viewer, Avinash from Bihar, expressed his joy, saying, “We finally got to see a launch after trying for four years!”
Nilesh Desai, the Director of the Space Applications Centre of ISRO, explained that this launch would add one more satellite to India’s Regional Navigation Satellite System. The new addition will help improve accurate positioning services not just in India, but also in areas extending about 1500 km beyond our borders.
This launch also moves India closer to having seven satellites in space that work together for accurate navigation through the NavIC system. This system provides two types of services: one for everyday users and another for more restricted use. The positioning accuracy is better than 20 meters, with extremely precise timing.
Leave a Reply