Creating history, ISRO on Wednesday, successfully launched GSLV-F15 rocket from Sriharikota, marking its 100th successful launch. From a humble beginning of taking rocket spare parts on bicycle to the successful launch of SLV in 1979, ISRO has crossed 100th mission milestone after 46 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded ISRO’s “incredible milestone” and the dedication of Indian scientists and engineers. “Congratulations to @isro on the historic 100th launch! This incredible milestone illustrates the vision, dedication and commitment of our scientists and engineers. With the private sector joining hands, India’s space journey will continue to attain new heights,” he tweeted.
Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh also congratulated the space agency for the historic achievement. He tweeted, “It’s a privilege to be associated with the Department of Space at the historic moment of this record feat. Team ISRO, you have once again made India proud with successful launch of GSLV-F15/NVS-02 Mission.”
Union Minister, G Kishan Reddy, lauded ISRO’s 100th launch as a ” proud moment for India.” Sharing a video of the launch, he tweeted, “ISRO’s 100th Launch: A Proud Moment for India ! India achieves a major milestone as the GSLV-F15 rocket lifts off from Sriharikota, placing the NVS-02 navigation satellite into orbit. This marks the 100th launch from the spaceport and strengthens India’s NavIC navigation system. With this success, @isro continues to advance its excellence in space technology.”
ISRO’s 100th Launch: A Proud Moment for India !
India achieves a major milestone as the GSLV-F15 rocket lifts off from Sriharikota, placing the NVS-02 navigation satellite into orbit.
This marks the 100th launch from the spaceport and strengthens India’s NavIC navigation… pic.twitter.com/tqrUNfxTuO
— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) January 29, 2025
About ISRO’s 100th Launch..
In its 100th launch, ISRO has launched the GSLV-F15 rocket which will be placing a 2,250-kg NVS-02 satellite into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). This mission is of key significance as NVS-02 satellite is part of NavIC, i.e., India’s regional navigation system. It aims to supplement India’s navigational requirement in both public, private and defence sectors. Thereby, boosting greater self reliance in navigation area. NVS-02 is second satellite in the NVS series which will replace the aging IRNSS satellites.
Furthermore, it is equipped with an atomic clock called the Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard (RAFS), will greatly enhance India navigational accuracy. It also carries an advanced navigation payload that operates in three frequency bands (L1, L5, and S) to further ensure greater accuracy.