PSLV XL | IRNSS-1H

Name: PSLV XL | IRNSS-1H
Start: 2017-08-31T13:30:00Z
Location: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

This is a replacement satellite for the IRNSS-1A of 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: August 31, 2017 at 01:30 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: PSLV-XL
Operator: Indian Space Research Organization
Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Mission type: Navigation