ISRO begins countdown for launch of navigation satellite

By Eli Pacheco On May 28, 2023

By PTI

SRIHARIKOTA: Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday commenced the 27.5-hour countdown for the launch of a navigation satellite on board a GSLV rocket here on May 29.

The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency has drawn up plans to launch a second-generation navigation satellite series which would ensure the continuity of NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) services.

The satellite would provide real-time positioning and timing services over India and a region approximately 1,500 km around the mainland.

The countdown for the lift-off commenced at 7. 12 am on Sunday, ISRO sources said.

GSLV-F12/NVS-01 Mission:
The countdown leading to the launch has commenced.

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