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IRNSS-1G (41469)
COSPAR: 2016-027A | Alt Name: IRNSS-R1G
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 28, 2016
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41469
International Designator
2016-027A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:56:45 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
5.24°
Right Ascension
97.09°
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Argument of Perigee
6.91°
Period
1435.99 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRNSS-1G
Alternative Name
IRNSS-R1G
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 41469U 16027A 26184.91441626 -.00000324 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 41469 5.2359 97.0888 0005801 6.9123 276.6835 1.00278983 37347
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The IRNSS-1G satellite, also known as IRNSS-R1G, was launched on April 28, 2016, by ISRO from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. It is part of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) and operates in a navigation role. The satellite has a box shape with two panels and measures 1.6 meters in length and 1.5 meters in diameter, with a span of 10 meters. Its dry mass is 598 kilograms, while its launch mass was 1425 kilograms. It is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's primary equipment includes navigation payload, CDNA ranging payload, and a laser retro-reflector. With an expected lifetime of 12 years, IRNSS-1G was manufactured by ISAC and uses the I-1K (I-1000) bus configuration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
1.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
598
Launch Mass
1425
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
8.5592
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
IRNSS-1G
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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