2018 · Indian Space Research Organization
IRNSS-1I
successPSLV XL | IRNSS-1I
This is a replacement satellite for the IRNSS-1H of 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.
Overview
- Date / time
- April 11, 2018 at 10:34 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
- Mission
- IRNSS-1I
- Mission type
- Navigation
- Orbit achieved
- Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit