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

Launch vehicle

PSLV XL →

Launch provider

Indian Space Research Organization →

Payloads deployed · 1

IRNSS-1I

GEO