• The GSLV-F15 mission will launch on January 29, 2025.
  • It will launch from the Second Launch Pad (SLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
  • NVS-02 will help improve NavIC’s services.
  • NavIC, short for Navigation with Indian Constellation, is India’s own regional satellite navigation system.

 

  • Developed by: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • Coverage: Covers India and a region extending 1,500 km around it, with plans for further extension up to 3,000 km.
  • Purpose: Provides accurate real-time positioning and timing services.
  • Constellation: Consists of a constellation of eight satellites, with two additional satellites on ground as stand-by.
  • Benefits:
  • Independence: Provides India with an independent navigation system, reducing reliance on foreign systems like GPS.
  • Accuracy: Offers improved accuracy and reliability within its coverage area.