{"id":6796,"date":"2025-01-25T16:57:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-25T11:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/exams\/?p=6796"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:51:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T07:21:05","slug":"isro-100th-mission-nvs-02-satellite-launch-january-2025-4932","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/isro-100th-mission-nvs-02-satellite-launch-january-2025-4932\/","title":{"rendered":"ISRO\u2019s 100th Mission: NVS-02 Satellite Launch in January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">ISRO is poised to mark a significant milestone in January 2025 with its 100th mission, the launch of the NVS-02 satellite aboard the GSLV Mark II. This advanced satellite will serve as the ninth addition to the NavIC navigation system, enhancing positioning accuracy and boosting navigation capabilities. Equipped with a Rubidium atomic clock and advanced payloads, the NVS-02 satellite promises to provide precise location tracking and improved interoperability with global systems. This mission highlights India&rsquo;s progress in autonomous navigation technology and its commitment to strengthening its space infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">ISRO plans to carry out its 100th mission by launching the NVS-02 satellite on the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) in January 2025. India&#39;s space development program is achieving important progress after this milestone launch.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">About the NVS-02 Satellite:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Technology has reached a milestone as NVS-02 marks the ninth satellite entry in NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) while firmly serving as the second delivery in its 2nd-generation navigation satellite progress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Launch vehicle: <\/strong>GSLV Mark II.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Payloads of NVS-02:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Navigational Payload:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Users on Earth receive transmitted signals through the L1, L5, and S-band frequencies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Precise time measurements become possible thanks to the onboard Rubidium atomic clock system which delivers positioning accuracy to within less than 10 nanoseconds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ranging Payload:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The system supports user navigation through its transponder designed to send timestamped tracking signals that deliver precise position speed determination and time accuracy even in harsh weather environments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Significance of 2nd Generation Satellites:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Enhanced interoperability with other global satellite systems due to the additional L1 frequency.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The extended mission life of 2nd-generation satellites reaches over 12 years giving longer mission life whereas the first generation operates for only 10 years&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Improved encryption for secure communications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">What is NavIC?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">NavIC stands as India&#39;s independent satellite navigation system under the title Navigation with Indian Constellation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">NavIC consists of seven satellites positioned to provide positioning navigation timing services to India and its neighboring regions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Key Objectives of NavIC:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">NavIC serves three primary functions including defense operations along with emergency service systems and strategic missions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Precision agriculture, geodetic surveying, and timing services for financial institutions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Global Comparison:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS): GPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), BeiDou (China), Galileo (EU), and Japan&rsquo;s QZSS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Why NavIC?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">India&#39;s autonomous positioning system enhances national security alongside military operations by operating without needing external worldwide satellite systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">NVS-02 satellite launch represents a vital achievement for ISRO and the Indian space program which both improves NavIC system capabilities, provides better navigation services and boosts national defense capabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISRO is poised to mark a significant milestone in January 2025 with its 100th mission, the launch of the NVS-02 satellite aboard the GSLV Mark II. This advanced satellite will serve as the ninth addition to the NavIC navigation system, enhancing positioning accuracy and boosting navigation capabilities. 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