ISRO hits century of missions

ISRO has marked another significant chapter in its storied history with the successful launch of its 100th mission from Sriharikota on Wednesday morning and has set its sights on crossing the next 100 launches in half a decade.

- SV KRISHNA CHAITANYA @Chennai

The NVS-02, part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, was precisely placed into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) by the GSLV-F15 rocket.

This mission not only signifies a numerical milestone but also the first launch under the leadership of the newly appointed ISRO Chairman, V Narayanan, who took office on January 16, 2025.

Weighing approximately 2,250 kg, the satellite was designed to enhance India's navigation capabilities, supporting applications in terrestrial, aerial, and maritime navigation, precision agriculture, and more.