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Indian Space Research OrganizationGSLV Mk. IISatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)
Launch window
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Summary
This GSLV Mk II flight delivers IRNSS-1L, a replacement satellite for India’s regional navigation system—offering an indigenous GPS alternative for military and civilian users.
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- No webcast announced yet.
- Booster
- No booster details available.
- Mission
- Navigation · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)for ISRO
- Milestone
- Planned as the 14th GSLV Mk. II flight · 2nd this yearIndian Space Research Organization's 102nd launch4th this yearhumanity's 7,428th orbital launch attempt255th orbital launch attempt this year
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Orbit: representative
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About this launch
IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) is expected to launch on an Indian Space Research Organization GSLV Mk. II from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India in October 2026. It is Indian Space Research Organization's 102nd launch, 4th this year and humanity's 7,428th orbital launch attempt. It is planned as the 14th GSLV Mk. II flight and the 2nd this year. The payload is bound for Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
This is a replacement satellite for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The constellation will provide India with an alternative to GPS and will be used for military and civilian use. Located at a geosynchronous orbit, the system will be operated by the Indian government.
Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Planned as the 34th launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, 2nd this year · 107th from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
33 launches from this pad · 105 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
57 days after the previous launch from this pad
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Updates
Reverted to NET October TBD with cancellation of NOTAMs.
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Questions
When does IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) launch?
IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) is scheduled in October 2026.
Where can I watch IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) live?
No webcast has been announced yet.
What rocket is launching IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)?
GSLV Mk. II, flown by Indian Space Research Organization. GSLV Mk. II spec sheet
Where is IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) launching from?
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
What orbit is IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) going to?
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO), a navigation mission.