ISRO’s 100th Rocket Launch Mission

On 29th January 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 satellite from Sriharikota, marking its historic 100th rocket mission.

Key Points

Historic Launch: The GSLV-F15 mission is ISRO's 100th rocket launch, a significant achievement for the space agency. The NVS-02 satellite was placed precisely into the required Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
GSLV-F15 Overview: The GSLV-F15, the 17th flight of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), successfully deployed the NVS-02 satellite.
NavIC’s Role: The NVS-02 satellite is part of India’s regional navigation satellite system, NavIC, which provides accurate Position, Velocity, and Timing (PVT) services in India and surrounding regions.
Cryogenic Mastery: Despite past challenges, the GSLV-F15 mission showcases ISRO's successful development of cryogenic technology, which took India two decades to master after the technology transfer was denied by Russia.