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India launches 2nd navigational satellite
INDIA on Friday successfully launched its second navigational satellite IRNSS- 1B onboard PSLV C-24. taking a step closer to realising its ambitious programme of establishing an independent regional space-based navigation system.
IRNSS-1B. the second of the seven .satellites planned under the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). was placed in precise orbit by the work horse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) which completed its silver jubilee success mission.
Drawing a golden brush in the clear blue sky. the 44.4 metre tall PSLV-C24 lifted of from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here, about 100 km from Chennai. at 5.14 pm and soared to its destination.
About 19 minutes after the liftoff. PSI.V CM successfully placed the 1.432 kg IRNSS 1B in the intended orbit above the Earth, much to the jubilation of the ISRO scientists in the mission control room.
-The PSLV. in its 25th succes sive successful flight, precisely PSLV C24, carrying navigational satellite IRNSS-1B. takes off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Friday. (PTI)
IRNSS-1B. the second of the seven .satellites planned under the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). was placed in precise orbit by the work horse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) which completed its silver jubilee success mission.
Drawing a golden brush in the clear blue sky. the 44.4 metre tall PSLV-C24 lifted of from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here, about 100 km from Chennai. at 5.14 pm and soared to its destination.
About 19 minutes after the liftoff. PSI.V CM successfully placed the 1.432 kg IRNSS 1B in the intended orbit above the Earth, much to the jubilation of the ISRO scientists in the mission control room.
-The PSLV. in its 25th succes sive successful flight, precisely PSLV C24, carrying navigational satellite IRNSS-1B. takes off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Friday. (PTI)
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