ISRO to launch back-up satellite for IRNSS-1A
16th June, 2017Category:
To keep India's regional navigation satellite system fully operational, ISRO is preparing to launch a back-up for IRNSS-1A. Replacing IRNSS-1A became a priority for the ISRO after it was confirmed in January this year that all the three rubidium atomic clocks on board had stopped functioning.
IRNSS-1A is the first of the seven satellites comprising the Navigation Indian Constellation (NavIC), a multi-purpose satellite-based positioning system, envisaged as India’s alternative to the American GPS. NavIC has additional capabilities for vehicle tracking, fleet management, disaster management and mapping services.
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