The Countdown has began for the Launch of IRNSS-1C

by GIS Resources , 2014-10-13

IRNSS-1C being assembled with PSLV-C26 in the Mobile service Tower
Credit: ISRO

The 67 hour countdown for the launch of India’s Navigation Mission has began today morning from  Sriharikota space station. The IRNSS -1C is the third of seven satellites in a series which aims to build an Indian Regional Navigation System System, has already been integrated with PSLV-C26 and the final phase of checks is progressing.

The first two satellites in the series, IRNSS 1A and IRNSS 1B were launched from Sriharikota on 1 July 2013 and 4 April this year respectively. To make the system work, ISRO needs to launch at least four of the seven satellites.

The launch of ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C26, is now scheduled on Thursday, October 16, 2014 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.

The launch window of the mission opens at 0132 hrs IST and lasts till 0147 hrs IST. The lift-off is scheduled at the opening of the launch window at 0132 hrs IST.

PSLV-C26 will carry the 1425 kg Indian Navigation Satellite IRNSS-1C.

Watch Live Telecast

Live Telecast by Doordarshan and Webcast of Launch will be available on Oct 16, 2014 from 01:02 hrs (IST) onwards.

Download PSLV-C26/IRNSS-1C Brochure

Source: ISRO