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This will be the second IRNSS launch this year. Has ISRO officials mentioned the approximate launch date following the success of IRNSS-1B mission?
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No launch dates yet. I guess it will be after GSLV Mk3 X1 launch.
"By 2014 we will launch two more navigational satellites - IRNSS-1C and IRNSS-1D. Three more navigational satellites will be launched early 2015. By middle of 2015, India will have all the navigational satellite system."
http://zeenews.india.com/news/space/india-puts-second-navigation-satellite-irnss-into-orbit_922320.html
IRNSS-1C info page at ISAC:
http://www.sac.gov.in/SACSITE/IRNSS-1C.htm
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As per the present schedule, a PSLV mission is next in line - in the first or second week of October - after the Mars mission docks with the Red Planet.
The PSLV C-26 mission will have as payload the 1425 kg IRNSS-1C satellite, PSLV project director P Kunhikrishnan said. This is the third of the seven satellites planned in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) series.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Test-Flight-of-ISROs-GSLV-Mk-III-Deferred/2014/09/01/article2408518.ece
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An Intelsat California earth station will be used for IRNSS-1C early orbit operations. Service has been authorized from October 8 for up to 30 days
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ISRO @isro
Meanwhile at Sriharikota; PSLV C26 stage-2 stacked. Payload: IRNSS 1C nav satellite. Launch window opens: Oct 14.
Edit by mod:
As of Sept 30 this tweet reads:
ISRO @isro Sep 26
Meanwhile at Sriharikota; PSLV C26 stage-2 stacked. Payload: IRNSS 1C satellite. Launch window opens: October 2014.
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We are working towards the launch of IRNSS 1C, which is tentatively scheduled around 2 am on October 9. The countdown for the launch would be a bit longer for over 60 hours and likely to commence on October 6," a senior ISRO official told PTI
Source (http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report-isro-getting-ready-for-irnss-1c-launch-next-month-2021788)
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We are working towards the launch of IRNSS 1C, which is tentatively scheduled around 2 am on October 9. The countdown for the launch would be a bit longer for over 60 hours and likely to commence on October 6," a senior ISRO official told PTI
Source (http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report-isro-getting-ready-for-irnss-1c-launch-next-month-2021788)
Assuming its not a reporter error, I guess this is the second IRNSS launch near midnight after 1A. Are there any particular reasons why such late night launch times are chosen for these GSO sats?
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ISRO will launch a navigational satellite from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 1.54 am on October 10, VSSC director M C Dathan has said.
Source (http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/ISRO-to-Launch-Navigational-Satellite-on-Oct-10/2014/09/28/article2452758.ece)
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ISRO will launch a navigational satellite from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 1.54 am on October 10, VSSC director M C Dathan has said.
Source (http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/ISRO-to-Launch-Navigational-Satellite-on-Oct-10/2014/09/28/article2452758.ece)
=20:24 UTC on October 9
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As a minor note, I believe this launch will mark the first time that ISRO makes more than 3 orbital launches in a year. Not a big change in the first appearance, but signifies a gradual scaling up of activities that could accelerate in the coming years, with the commissioning of a second VAB and Third launch pad.
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NOTAM
A1840/14 - PSLV-C26 ROCKET LAUNCH FROM SHAR RANGE, SRIHARIKOTA WILL TAKEPLACE AS PER FLW DETAILS.THE LAUNCH WILL BE ON ANY ONE OF THE DAY DRG THIS PERIOD.ACTUAL DATE OF LAUNCH WILL BE INTIMATED 24 HR IN ADVANCE THROUGH A SEPARATE NOTAM. LAUNCH PAD COORD: 1343.9N 08014.2E NO FLT IS PERMITTED OVER THE DNG ZONE. 1.DNG ZONE 1 A CIRCLE OF 10NM RADIUS AROUND THE LAUNCHER 2.DNG ZONE 2 A RECTANGULAR AREA BOUNDED BY: 1330N 08030E 1350N 08035E 1335N 08135E 1315N 08130E 3.DNG ZONE 3 A RECTANGULAR AREA BOUNDED BY: 1300N 08210E 1330N 08215E 1305N 08415E 1235N 08410E 4.DNG ZONE 4 A RECTANGULAR AREA BOUNDED BY: 1230N 08415E 1310N 08420E 1255N 08515E 1215N 08510E 5.DNG ZONE 5 A RECTANGULAR AREA BOUNDED BY: 1125N 08825E 1205N 08835E 1155N 08910E 1115N 08900E 6.DNG ZONE 6 A RECTANGULAR AREA BOUNDED BY: 0935N 09450E 1030N 09505E 1015N 09555E 0920N 09540E 7.DNG ZONE 7 AN AREA BOUNDED BY: 1800S 13300W 1600S 13300W 1300S 11300W 0800S 09300W 1000S 09300W 1500S 11300W END PART 1 OF 2. 1830-2230, 09 OCT 18:30 2014 UNTIL 06 NOV 22:30 2014. CREATED: 29 SEP 09:56 2014
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PSLV-C26 mission page:
http://www.isro.org/pslv-c26/PSLV-C26.aspx
Brochure:
http://www.isro.org/pslv-c26/pdf/pslv-c26-brochure.pdf
Gallery:
http://www.isro.org/pslv-c26/Imagegallery/launchvehicle.aspx
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Photos of the satellite and the launch vehicle being stacked have started coming in. (Courtesy: ISRO)
Link (http://isro.org/pslv-c26/Imagegallery/satellite.aspx)
The satellite
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The launch vehicle
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Slight change to the launch time as shown on the ISRO mission status page: it's now 20:26 UTC on October 9.
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The launch has slipped:
ISRO @isro
PSLV C26/IRNSS 1C Update:
Due to an observation in the telemetry system, the launch has been postponed for a week.
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“A technical snag has been observed in the tele-command system. We will review the exact condition on Tuesday and then decide a new date for the launch,” an Isro official said.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/isro-delays-launch-of-satellite-due-to-technical-snag/article1-1272434.aspx
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“A technical snag has been observed in the tele-command system. We will review the exact condition on Tuesday and then decide a new date for the launch,” an Isro official said.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/isro-delays-launch-of-satellite-due-to-technical-snag/article1-1272434.aspx
Is the tele-command system that they are referring is something that the satellite has, or is it the ground infrastructure that they use for telemetry?
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“A technical snag has been observed in the tele-command system. We will review the exact condition on Tuesday and then decide a new date for the launch,” an Isro official said.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/isro-delays-launch-of-satellite-due-to-technical-snag/article1-1272434.aspx
Is the tele-command system that they are referring is something that the satellite has, or is it the ground infrastructure that they use for telemetry?
Not sure. They say a small anomaly was found during launch rehearsal. May be something in the LV itself.
Asked about the reasons for the postponement, a senior ISRO official said, "The rehearsal of the launch was done last night. We have observed a small anomaly. A particular item was not functioning properly."
"After some brainstorming, we decided that all the tests would be done to ensure perfection before launch.The defective item will be replaced. We have to open the heat shield and work, so it will require at least two to three days," he said.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/IRNSS-1C-Launch-Postponed-Due-to-Technical-Reasons/2014/10/06/article2464694.ece
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^Since they plan to open the heat shield to fix the issue, the problem is for sure in the LV or S/C and is definitely not in the ground infrastructure.
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New launch time: October 15 at 2002UTC
ISRO @isro ·
Based on the mission requirements, the launch window for PSLV C26/IRNSS 1C is 01:32 AM to 01:47 AM (IST) on 16/10/14.
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FYI
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzlqQImCQAMDTHc.jpg)
Nozzle End Segment of the first stage of PSLV C26 photographed along with the launch pedestal
Source:@ISRO
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ISRO @isro
LaunchAuthorizationBoard has authorized the launch of PSLV C26/IRNSS 1C & the countdown is all set to commence tomorrow morning@06:32AM(IST)
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http://www.financialexpress.com/news/isro-to-launch-navigation-satellite-irnss-1c-countdown-begins-tomorrow/1297678?rhnews
I think it's great that another IRNSS satellite will go into orbit with this launch. But as a space fan, I just want this launch out of the way so that the main focus will return to the upcoming GSLV Mk3 launch. I'm really fed up of waiting on all the launch postponements for Mk3.
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http://www.financialexpress.com/news/isro-to-launch-navigation-satellite-irnss-1c-countdown-begins-tomorrow/1297678?rhnews
I think it's great that another IRNSS satellite will go into orbit with this launch. But as a space fan, I just want this launch out of the way so that the main focus will return to the upcoming GSLV Mk3 launch. I'm really fed up of waiting on all the launch postponements for Mk3.
This is my feeling too. In spite of the PSLV being established as reliable and workhorse Launch Vehicle, ISRO should focus on complete the development and operationalization of GSLV MK3 as soon as possible. I have been crying foul over this matter in the last 5 years since G. Madhavan Nair who retired as ISRO chief was quoted as saying that it is the domain of the launch vehicles where India is lagging behind China and the widening gap could be reduced once the GSLV MK3 development and operationalization is complete. But that did not happen.
Otherwise until GSLV MK3 fructifies, ISRO will further fall by the wayside as far as the launching of the Heavy Satellites are concerned.
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The 67 hour countdown for the launch of PSLV C26 with IRNSS 1C has just begun
ISRO Tweet (https://twitter.com/isro/status/521469805472137216)
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As per latest update, MMH propellant loading for PS4 has started
Source (http://www.isro.org/pslv-c26/c26-status.aspx)
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http://www.financialexpress.com/news/isro-to-launch-navigation-satellite-irnss-1c-countdown-begins-tomorrow/1297678?rhnews
I think it's great that another IRNSS satellite will go into orbit with this launch. But as a space fan, I just want this launch out of the way so that the main focus will return to the upcoming GSLV Mk3 launch. I'm really fed up of waiting on all the launch postponements for Mk3.
This is my feeling too. In spite of the PSLV being established as reliable and workhorse Launch Vehicle, ISRO should focus on complete the development and operationalization of GSLV MK3 as soon as possible. I have been crying foul over this matter in the last 5 years since G. Madhavan Nair who retired as ISRO chief was quoted as saying that it is the domain of the launch vehicles where India is lagging behind China and the widening gap could be reduced once the GSLV MK3 development and operationalization is complete. But that did not happen.
Otherwise until GSLV MK3 fructifies, ISRO will further fall by the wayside as far as the launching of the Heavy Satellites are concerned.
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In a different perspective, it may not really matter much if the GSLV-III-X flight is conducted this year or early next, unless there are chances of major flaws with the lower stage design. The C-25 upper stage has got another 2 years at the minimum before it gets ready. On the other hand, the apparent urgency seen in getting IRNSS up and running indicates that the Govt considers an independent navigation satellite system as of utmost priority for the Indian military. Just my thoughts..
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Mono-Methyl Hydrazine (MMH) Propellant filling operation of Fourth Stage (PS4) of PSLV-C26 is completed.
Propellant (MMH) filling of Reaction Control Thrusters (RCT) of First Stage (PS1) is completed.
Source (http://www.isro.org/pslv-c26/c26-status.aspx)
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Nitrogen Tetroxide (N2O4) Propellant filling operation of Second Stage (PS2) is completed.
Mobile Service Tower (MST) withdrawal upto 50 m is completed.
Source (http://isro.org/pslv-c26/c26-status.aspx)
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Moved for live converage!
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Live telecast starts at 01:02 AM (IST):
http://webcast.isro.gov.in/
Alternate links are also available in the above page.
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Should also be available live from
webcast.gov.in/live (http://webcast.gov.in/live)
from 1932UTC to-night
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Anyone got a good sized image of this rocket on the pad?
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Anyone got a good sized image of this rocket on the pad?
ISRO hasn't released that on the website yet - they usually does before launch so check back when the EVA ends. ;)
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Anyone got a good sized image of this rocket on the pad?
This one is from the ISRO FB (https://www.facebook.com/ISRO) page.
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Thanks. Only just big enough and had to chop it down to fit....but here's William Graham's overview article! :)
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/10/indian-pslv-irnss-1c-satellite/
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Live webcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc-DCCwrNjU
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Webcast has started.
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DECU presentation on IRNSS system being played. T-20 mins.
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It's still just general news on that webcast. Nothing on the countdown yet.
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DECU presentation on IRNSS system being played. T-20 mins.
What link are you using?
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It's still just general news on that webcast. Nothing on the countdown yet.
It has started on ISRO webcast.
http://webcast.isro.gov.in/
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Thanks! That's better! :)
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T-15 mins. Mission director authorises launch.
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Green board.
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T-12 mins.
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Indian top brass in the viewing area.
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T-10 mins. Automatic launch sequence initiated.
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T-6 mins.
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Weather conditions nominal.
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T-5 mins.
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T-180 seconds.
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Local time.
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Such a great man.
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T-2 mins.
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T-120 seconds.
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T-60 seconds.
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LAUNCH!!
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Liftoff!
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Nominal performance.
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Ground lit solids sep.
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Staging. On to the second stage.
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PS1 separated. PS2 ignited.
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Nominal second stage performance.
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Boy that thing really zooms off the pad :)
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Fairing jettison.
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Heat shield separated.
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Always love how they go back and forth with the English! ;D
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Staging. 2-3. Third stage ignition.
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PS2 separated. PS3 ignited.
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Nominal third stage performance.
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PS3 burnout. Coasting started!
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T+7 mins. All nominal.
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Third stage burnout. Holding on to the stage to ensure there's no residue thrust from the solid.
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also live on
http://216.185.104.74/isro
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PS3 separated.
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Staging. On to the fourth stage.
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PS4 ignited.
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Per William's article, this is the first time that India has conducted four orbital launches in one calendar year!
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Performance normal.
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Orbital velocity.
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Coming up on 1000 seconds of flight.
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Just a couple of minutes of flight remaining to S/C Sep.
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PS4 shutoff!
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There it is! Fourth Stage shutdown and.....
IRNSS-1C S/C Sep!
Congratulations to all involved!
Thanks for the great help with the coverage, ss1_3!
William's article updated for post launch:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/10/indian-pslv-irnss-1c-satellite/
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S/c separation!!!
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S/C sep
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"Our PSLV has done it again".
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Some important announcements coming up!
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Orbit achieved: 282.56 x 20700 km
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No, its 282.5 x 20670 km x 17.878°
vs. 284 (+/- 5) x 20,650 (+/-675) km x 17.86° (+/-0.2°) expected
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GSLV Mk III expected in next one month. IRNSS 1D in Dec or Jan next year.
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I heard end of November for GSLV MKIII experimental launch
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I heard end of November for GSLV MKIII experimental launch
Hmm..earlier they mentioned it as next one month.
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Next MkII flight in first quarter of 2015.
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IRNSS1E getting ready for launch in Feb/Mar.
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Congrats to ISRO, they never cease to impress me. They might even have the lowest cost to orbit per pound of payload, that is program that knows how to stretch itself and still innovate. These guys are walking the walk.
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Congratulations to ISRO! Not only on the PSLV success but on the local GNSS deployment.
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Congratulations to ISRO they really are on a roll this year and done at an effective price.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qKbHscrWMc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EQHknpYvSQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_re_xLAf6U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kqB1wGhy_0
And slo-mo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9VH1loAdPU
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Congrats to India and the teams working the mission!
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Press release:
http://isro.org/pressrelease/scripts/pressreleasein.aspx?Oct16_2014
October 16, 2014
PSLV-C26 Successfully Launches India's Third Navigation Satellite IRNSS-1C
ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C26, successfully launched IRNSS-1C, the third satellite in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), in the early morning hours of today (October 16, 2014) at 0132 hours IST from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. This is the twenty seventh consecutively successful mission of PSLV. The 'XL' configuration of PSLV was used for this mission. Previously, the same configuration of the vehicle was successfully used six times.
Hon'ble Minister of State (Space), Dr Jitendra Singh, witnessed the launch from the Mission Control Centre at SDSC, Sriharikota.
After the lift-off of PSLV-C26 with the ignition of the first stage, the important flight events, namely, stage and strap-on ignitions, heat-shield separation, stage and strap-on separations and satellite injection, took place as planned. After a flight of about 20 minutes 18 seconds, IRNSS-1C Satellite, weighing 1425 kg, was injected to an elliptical orbit of 282.56 km X 20,670 km, which is very close to the intended orbit.
After injection, the solar panels of IRNSS-1C were deployed automatically. ISRO's Master Control Facility (at Hassan, Karnataka) assumed the control of the satellite. In the coming days, four orbit manoeuvres will be conducted from Master Control Facility to position the satellite in the Geostationary Orbit at 83 deg East longitude.
IRNSS-1C is the third of the seven satellites constituting the space segment of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. IRNSS-1A and IRNSS-1B, the first two satellites of the constellation, were successfully launched by PSLV on July 02, 2013 and April 04, 2014 respectively. Both IRNSS-1A and 1B are functioning satisfactorily from their designated geosynchronous orbital positions.
IRNSS is an independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide position information in the Indian region and 1500 km around the Indian mainland. IRNSS would provide two types of services, namely, Standard Positioning Services (SPS) - provided to all users - and Restricted Services (RS), provided to authorised users.
A number of ground stations responsible for the generation and transmission of navigation parameters, satellite control, satellite ranging and monitoring, etc., have been established in as many as 15 locations across the country.
In the coming months, the next satellite of this constellation, namely, IRNSS-1D, is scheduled to be launched by PSLV. The entire IRNSS constellation of seven satellites is planned to be completed by 2015.
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2 objects have been catalogued by USSTRATCOM:
* 2014-061A/40269 in 275 x 20914 km x 17.75° (epoch: Oct 16, 0146UTC) (possibly PSLV 4th stage)
* 2014-061B/40270 in 275 x 20595 km x 17.87° (epoch: Oct 16, 0151UTC) perigee arg 178.72° (possibly the S/C)
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Official photos of lift off
Source:ISRO (http://isro.org/pslv-c26/Imagegallery/launchvehicle.aspx)
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A couple of photos published in The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/irnss1c/article6505489.ece?homepage) as well.. Nice water reflection and view against the moon..
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qKbHscrWMc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qKbHscrWMc)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EQHknpYvSQ
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EQHknpYvSQ)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_re_xLAf6U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_re_xLAf6U)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kqB1wGhy_0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kqB1wGhy_0)
And slo-mo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9VH1loAdPU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9VH1loAdPU)
Thank you! I find this 'outside view' of the midnight sun from the eyes of commoners far more gratifying.. It gives an idea of the kind of exhilaration these ordinary folks would have in witnessing a launch from the rooftops with their own eyes. 8)
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Press release:
http://isro.org/pressrelease/scripts/pressreleasein.aspx?Oct16_2014
October 16, 2014
PSLV-C26 Successfully Launches India's Third Navigation Satellite IRNSS-1C
ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C26, successfully launched IRNSS-1C, the third satellite in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), in the early morning hours of today (October 16, 2014) at 0132 hours IST from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. This is the twenty seventh consecutively successful mission of PSLV. The 'XL' configuration of PSLV was used for this mission. Previously, the same configuration of the vehicle was successfully used six times.
Hon'ble Minister of State (Space), Dr Jitendra Singh, witnessed the launch from the Mission Control Centre at SDSC, Sriharikota.
After the lift-off of PSLV-C26 with the ignition of the first stage, the important flight events, namely, stage and strap-on ignitions, heat-shield separation, stage and strap-on separations and satellite injection, took place as planned. After a flight of about 20 minutes 18 seconds, IRNSS-1C Satellite, weighing 1425 kg, was injected to an elliptical orbit of 282.56 km X 20,670 km, which is very close to the intended orbit.
After injection, the solar panels of IRNSS-1C were deployed automatically. ISRO's Master Control Facility (at Hassan, Karnataka) assumed the control of the satellite. In the coming days, four orbit manoeuvres will be conducted from Master Control Facility to position the satellite in the Geostationary Orbit at 83 deg East longitude.
IRNSS-1C is the third of the seven satellites constituting the space segment of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. IRNSS-1A and IRNSS-1B, the first two satellites of the constellation, were successfully launched by PSLV on July 02, 2013 and April 04, 2014 respectively. Both IRNSS-1A and 1B are functioning satisfactorily from their designated geosynchronous orbital positions.
IRNSS is an independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide position information in the Indian region and 1500 km around the Indian mainland. IRNSS would provide two types of services, namely, Standard Positioning Services (SPS) - provided to all users - and Restricted Services (RS), provided to authorised users.
A number of ground stations responsible for the generation and transmission of navigation parameters, satellite control, satellite ranging and monitoring, etc., have been established in as many as 15 locations across the country.
In the coming months, the next satellite of this constellation, namely, IRNSS-1D, is scheduled to be launched by PSLV. The entire IRNSS constellation of seven satellites is planned to be completed by 2015.
Any updates on dates of four orbit raising operations? By when IRNSS 1C will be placed in its final orbit?
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http://www.isro.org/pslv-c26/c26-status.aspx
Oct 17, 2014
The first orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1C is successfully completed by firing the Apogee Motor for 20 minutes, in the early morning of Oct 17, 2014. The orbital parameters are: Perigee Altitude: 320.5 km, Apogee Altitude: 35732.4 km
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Oct 18, 2014
The second orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1C is successfully completed by firing the Apogee Motor for 23 minutes, in the evening of Oct 17, 2014. The orbital parameters are: Perigee Altitude: 7187 km, Apogee Altitude: 35634 km. Orbit period: 12hr 48min 22.4sec.
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Oct 19, 2014
The third orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1C is successfully completed by firing the Apogee Motor for 31 minutes, in the evening of Oct 18, 2014. The orbital parameters are: Perigee Altitude: 30853 km, Apogee Altitude: 35647 km. Orbit period: 21hr 48min 31.76sec.
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http://isro.org/pslv-c26/c26-status.aspx
Oct 20, 2014
The fourth orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1C is successfully completed by firing the Apogee Motor for 178 seconds, in the evening of Oct 19, 2014. The orbital parameters are: Perigee Altitude: 35647 km, Apogee Altitude: 35718 km. Orbit period: 23hr 50min 47.14sec.
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Latest Updates
Nov 26, 2014
The health of IRNSS -1C spacecraft is normal. All the subsystems are functioning normally. The characterisation of navigation payloads and TTC systems were completed and the navigation information are regularly sent to the spacecraft.
http://www.isro.org/pslv-c26/c26-status.aspx
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Really late to this thread :)
I just discovered this cool forum and joined.
I love watching rockets lift off and try and make it to every rocket launch from SHAR. I try to catch these launches from across the Pulicat lake. Here is a long exposure pic I took of the PSLV-C26 last year:
(http://i.imgur.com/pjKSDxO.jpg)
Regards,
Arun
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Welcome to the forum arun289. Nice pic!