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India launches seventh navigation satellite IRNSS-1G

By Swati Deshpande,

Added 29 April 2016

In its thirty fifth flight (PSLV-C33), ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle successfully launched the 1,425 kg IRNSS-1G, the seventh satellite in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) ON April 28, 2016.

After separation, the solar panels of IRNSS-1G were deployed automatically. ISRO's Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan, Karnataka took over the control of the satellite. In the coming days, four orbit manoeuvres will be conducted from MCF to position the satellite in the Geostationary Orbit at 129.5 deg East longitude.

IRNSS-1G is the seventh of the seven satellites constituting the space segment of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System.

Speaking about the launch Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India said, "With this successful launch, we will determine our own paths powered by our technology. This is a great gift to people from scientists."

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