Final Navigational Satellite launch Successful.

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The Seventh and Final Navigational satellite(IRNSS-1G) of the IRNSS constellation has been launched successfully today by ISRO on board its trusted workhorse rocket PSLV-C33 at about 12:50 p.m IST from Sriharikota, India.

The System is expected to be operational by June 2016. Meanwhile ISRO is in the process of developing the front-end radio frequency chips for the satellite navigation system. The initial version is expected to be ready in 2016.

Once the navigation system is in place, India does not need to depend upon other platforms regionally, the system will provide highly accurate (Precision: 10-20 metres) position information services to users across the country and the region, extending more than 1,500 km beyond the borders.

The IRNSS will provide two types of services — standard positioning service and restricted service. The former is provided to all users and the latter is an encrypted service for authorized users.
Technical details can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Regional_Navigation_Satellite_System

http://zeenews.india.com/news/space...igation-satellite-irnss-1g-today_1880341.html

 

[fsayed]

Congrats to our isro for their dedication and commitment for our space science progress

 

[Laozi]

These are small essential steps on road to becoming a Super Power

 

[MKC]

There is another picture about coverage.

 

[Loafer]

Congrats India.

 

[Pandemonium]

well done isro

 

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