• Milestone: ISRO’s 100th launch scheduled for January 29, 2025.
  • Rocket: GSLV-F15 to deploy the NVS-02 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
  • Enhances NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), India’s regional navigation satellite system.

NavIC Overview

  1. Purpose: India’s independent regional navigation system.
  2. Coverage: Primary service area extends 1,500 km beyond India.
  3. Compatibility: Works with global systems like GPS, Glonass, Galileo, and BeiDou.