India launches, successfully puts its first 2nd Gen navigation satellite into orbit

The 2,232 kg NVS-01 satellite, which is a part of Indian satellite navigation system NavIC or originally called Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), was carried by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). NavIC is an Indian 'GPS' - Global Positioning System. The Indian satellite navigation system NavIC consists of nine satellites - seven in orbit and two as substitutes.

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