Mission
Navigation · GTO
This is a replacement satellite for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The constellation will provide India with an alternative to GPS and will be used for military and civilian use. Located at a geosynchronous orbit, the system will be operated by the Indian government.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVS-02 (IRNSS-1K) 2025-020A | Payload | 224 × 37249 km · 20.2° | Globe |
| GSLV R/B 2025-020B | Rocket body | 169 × 30345 km · 20.4° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2025-020 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).