GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)
This is a replacement satellite for 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.
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.
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Mission Profile
IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) is a GSLV Mk II mission operated by Indian Space Research Organization set to lift off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India on October 31, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a navigation mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit.