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October 15, 2014
Launch of Indian IRNSS-1C GPS Satellite on PSLV Rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre
An Indian PSLV rocket successfully launched this evening at 20:02 UTC from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre carrying the IRNSS-1C satellite into orbit. IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System)-1C is the third of seven satellites planned that will provide positioning data for India under the complete control of Indian government due to the fact the American GPS system may not be guaranteed in hostile situations to foreign users.
Launch of Indian IRNSS-1C GPS Satellite on PSLV Rocket
The first satellite, IRNSS-1A, was launched last July with the seven-satellite constellation scheduled for completion by the end of 2015.
IRNSS-1C is the first geostationary satellite in the IRNSS system. Planned for operation at a longitude of 83 degrees East, it will operate at the middle station of the constellation.
IRNSS-1C navigation satellite
Two satellites already in orbit were deployed in July 2013 and April 2014, both riding PSLV rockets to orbit from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The PSLV, or Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, is the same rocket which will be used to launch IRNSS-1C.
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