ISRO launches 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota successfully
Sriharikota/IBNS: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh successfully, media reports said.
The ISRO has placed a second generation navigation satellite in orbit.
A view like no other! Watch onboard footage from GSLV-F15 during the launch of NVS-02.
— ISRO (@isro) January 29, 2025
India’s space programme continues to inspire! #GSLV #NAVIC #ISRO pic.twitter.com/KrrO3xiH1s
The space agency has used a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) in the launch.
The GSLV-F15 with indigenous Cryogenic stage placed NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
GSLV F15 lifted-off from the second launch pad at 06:23 am on January 29 carrying the NVS-02 navigation satellite.
Over a span of 99 launches, various missions have been carried out from Sriharikota.
Relive the moment! Here are stunning visuals from the GSLV-F15/NVS-02 launch.
— ISRO (@isro) January 29, 2025
A proud milestone for India’s space journey! #GSLV #NAVIC #ISRO pic.twitter.com/RK4hXuBZNN
ISRO chairman V Narayanan said as quoted by NDTV, "The satellite precisely injected into the required (GTO) orbit. This mission is the 100th launch which is a very significant milestone."
"In this mission, the data has come; all vehicle systems are normal," he added.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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