Tonight... PSLV (Polar Setellite Launch Vehicle) in its 24th flight (PSLV-C22) will launch india's 1st dedicated navigation satellite IRNSS-1A from Satish Dhavan Space Center (SHAR, Shriharikota). IRNSS-1A is the first of the 7 satellites of the IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System) constellation. IRNSS would provide two services, with the Standard Positioning Service open for civilian use and the Restricted Service, encrypted one, for authorised users (military). Here i am posting some of the pictures of IRNSS-1A.
Check THIS link to watch ‘IRNSS-1A - The Star of Navigation Documentary’. Also live telecast from Doordarshan and webcast of launch will be available on 1st July, 2013 from 11:10pm (IST) onwards.
Pictures copyrights: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
