ISROs IRNSS Positioning System Almost Complete, Sixth Satellite In The Series Will Launch Tomorrow

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ISROs IRNSS Positioning System Almost Complete, Sixth Satellite In The Series Will Launch Tomorrow


The wait for a desi version of GPS is entering it's final few months. The 54-hour countdown for the March 10 launch of PSLV C32 carrying the sixth navigational satellite IRNSS-1F from Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh began at 9.30 am on Tuesday.



The countdown began after the Mission Readiness Review committee and Launch Authorisation Board cleared the 54 and half hour countdown, ISRO said in a statement.

All You Need To Know About The Desi GPS Which Will Be Available Soon.

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IRNSS-1F is the sixth navigation satellite in the IRNSS space system, comprising 7 satellites The 44.4 metre tall IRNSS-1F has a liftoff mass of 1,425 kg and would be launched in sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (sub GTO).

It has a 12 year mission life, say the officials.

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