PSLV XL | IRNSS-1E

Name: PSLV XL | IRNSS-1E
Start: 2016-01-20T04:01:00Z
Location: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

This is the 5th satellite out of 7 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.

Mission Details

Launch date: January 20, 2016 at 04:01 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: PSLV-XL
Operator: Indian Space Research Organization
Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Mission type: Navigation