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IRNSS-1C (40269)
COSPAR: 2014-061A | Alt Name: IRNSS-R1C
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 15, 2014
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40269
International Designator
2014-061A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:20:34 GMT
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Inclination
6.56°
Right Ascension
88.61°
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Argument of Perigee
4.26°
Period
1436.06 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRNSS-1C
Alternative Name
IRNSS-R1C
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 40269U 14061A 26184.84762035 -.00000153 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 40269 6.5591 88.6133 0022114 4.2627 217.1101 1.00274140 42850
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRNSS-1C, also known as IRNSS-R1C, is an Indian navigation satellite launched on October 15, 2014, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SRILR) using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite operates under ISRO and has a configuration based on the I-1K bus. It measures approximately 1.6 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and has a span of 10 meters with solar arrays deployed. With a dry mass of 600 kilograms and a launch mass of 1425 kilograms, IRNSS-1C is equipped for navigation purposes, including CDMA ranging payload and laser retro-reflector functionalities. The satellite's power system consists of two deployable solar arrays and batteries to ensure continuous operation throughout its expected lifetime of 12 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
1.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
600
Launch Mass
1425
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
0.003
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
IRNSS-1C
Purpose
Navigation
Mission
Navigation
Manufacturer
ISAC
Life Expectancy
12 years
Bus
I1K
Configuration
I-1K (I-1000) Bus
Motor
ISRO LAM
Equipment
Navigation payload, CDMA ranging payload, laser retro-reflector
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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