GSLV-F12 successfully places 2G navigation satellite into intended orbit: ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday successfully launched a second generation navigation satellite, using a GSLV rocket with a cryogenic upper stage to do the job.

NVS-01 would augment the country’s regional navigation system, providing accurate and real-time navigation.

At the end of a 27.5-hour countdown, the 51.7-metre-tall, 3-stage Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle lifted off at a prefixed time of 10.42 am from the second launch pad at this spaceport, situated about 130 km from Chennai. This was GSLV’s 15th flight.