India`s own GPS |
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on April 28 accomplished the task of developing the country`s own navigation system with the successful launch of IRNSS-1G, the last in the series of seven navigation satellites. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C33 carrying IRNSS-1G (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System) lifted off from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 12.50. Around 20 minutes after liftoff, PSLV-C33 successfully placed IRNSS-1G in orbit. The satellite has a 12-year mission life.With onstellation of satellites complete, India has joined the league of countries that has indigenous navigation system. The system will reduce the country`s dependency on US Global Positioning System. Apart from India, only a few other countries, including the US, the European Union, China and Russia have their own navigation systems in place.
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