Indian Space Research Organization

IRNSS-1E

PSLV XL

SUCCESS
Success

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 · 04:01 UTC

Mission

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This is the 5th satellite out of 7 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 Type

Navigation

Orbit

Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GSTO)

Probability

N/A

Status

Launch Successful

Vehicle & Pad

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Rocket

PSLV XL

Variant: XL

Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

13.733° N, 80.235° E

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Pad Launches

51

Location Launches

47

Agency Launches

3

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