ISRO Launches Advanced Navigation Satellite GSLV-F12 and NVS-01
In yet another significant achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its advanced navigation satellite, GSLV-F12, along with the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) Satellite (NVS-01). The launch took place on a sunny morning at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The GSLV-F12, a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, has proven to be a reliable workhorse for ISRO over the years. This mission marks another successful addition to its impressive track record. The GSLV-F12 carried the NVS-01, which is part of the prestigious NavIC system, India's own indigenous satellite navigation constellation. The NavIC system, also known as the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), is designed to provide precise positioning and timing services in India and the surrounding region. It aims to reduce the country's dependence on foreign navigation systems and enhance various applications such as tr...