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IRNSS-1F (41384)
COSPAR: 2016-015A | Alt Name: IRNSS-R1F
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 10, 2016
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41384
International Designator
2016-015A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:38:41 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
5.39°
Right Ascension
96.40°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
183.94°
Period
1436.04 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRNSS-1F
Alternative Name
IRNSS-R1F
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 41384U 16015A 26184.94353435 .00000167 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 41384 5.3899 96.4016 0017418 183.9388 13.7551 1.00275885 37832
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The IRNSS-1F satellite, also known as IRNSS-R1F, was launched by ISRO on March 10, 2016, from the Sriharikota Launch Range using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. It operates in the navigation domain and uses an I-1K (I-1000) Bus configuration. The satellite measures 1.6 meters in length, has a diameter of 1.5 meters, and spans up to 10 meters when its components are deployed. Its dry mass is 598 kg, with a launch mass of 1425 kg. IRNSS-1F is equipped with navigation payload, CDMA ranging payload, and a laser retro-reflector. It generates power through two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's expected lifetime is 12 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
1.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
598
Launch Mass
1425
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
0.003
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
IRNSS-1F
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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