■ Mission Objective: To place the NVS-02 navigation satellite into Geo Transmission Orbit (GTO) at an altitude of 36,000 km to enhance India’s navigation capabilities

Significance of NVS-02:

■ Aids military and naval operations

■ Enhances India's navigation system for strategic applications

■ Provides fishing zones information to assist fishermen

ISRO’s Journey:

■ Initial dependence on foreign launches (1960-1970)

■ First rocket launch from Sriharikota in 1979; first success in 1980

■ Extensive growth and international collaboration in satellite launch services

Metro India News | SRIHARIKOTA

Come January 29, 2025 at 6:23 a.m. the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) would be marking a significant milestone with the launch of the GSLV-F15 NVS-02 rocket which would be its 10oth rocket into space. What makes the launch even more special is GSLV-F15 is the 17th rocket of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and the 11th aircraft with a fully indigenous cryo stage.

Preparations are underway at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Sriharikota to successfully send the NVS-02 navigation satellite into the Geo Transmission Orbit (GTO) orbit through this launch. India was initially dependent on the US and Russia for space launches and the satellites manufactured there were launched from the Thumba rocket centre in Trivandrum between 1960 and 1970.

In 1979, ISRO launched its first experiment at Sriharikota, but the first launch was unsuccessful. ISRO, which rectified the shortcomings and made the launch a success in 1980, has not looked back since then. ISRO is carrying out key experiments to make the other countries take a look and also succeeding every step of the way.

ISRO, which relies on other countries to launch satellites required for domestic purposes, is today attracting everyone in meeting the needs of many countries. ISRO is gearing up for manned launches soon. The latest is a step away from another record. There are only a few days left.

Since the formation of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) rocket launch centre, ISRO has been the venue for a number of rocket launches. It is a matter of pride for India that ISRO has crossed another milestone and that day is going to be the venue for celebrations at ISRO.

The NVS was designed with full indigenous knowledge through the launch of the F-15 rocket. ISRO scientists are working tirelessly to send a satellite called 02 (NVS 02) into the designated orbit GTO Orbit at an altitude of 36,000 thousand kilometers. Once the satellite is launched into orbit, it will play a key role in expanding India's navigation system by rotating in orbit. It will also help the army sector, military and naval operations and strategic applications.

Also, in order to improve the global navigation, it will identify areas where there are more fisheries when fishermen are going fishing in the sea and provide advance information to go for fishing. The NVS-02 satellite will be used. It weighs 2,250 kg. ISRO officials said that the service will be in orbit for about 10 years.

ISRO recently completed 99 rocket launches through the launch of the PSLV C60 rocket launched on December 30, 2024. As and when the 100th launch will be a success, ISRO will set a record. This is the eighth rocket launch on the lines of the geosynchronous satellite, which has been developed with full indigenous knowledge. With this, ISRO will cross another milestone.