NVS-01 (IRNSS-1J) (56759)

COSPAR: 2023-076A | Alt Name: NVS-01

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 29, 2023

Launch Site

SRILR

Launch Pad

SLP

Launch Vehicle

GSLV Mk II

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56759

International Designator

2023-076A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:55:31 GMT

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Inclination

2.09°

Right Ascension

242.86°

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Argument of Perigee

18.99°

Period

1436.03 min

Mean Motion

1.00 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

NVS-01 (IRNSS-1J)

Alternative Name

NVS-01

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

ISRO

Country

India

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56759U 23076A   26200.78855917 -.00000338  00000+0  00000+0 0  9993

2 56759   2.0908 242.8564 0003022  18.9946  89.0632 01.00276687 11443

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Summary

The NVS-01 (IRNSS-1J) satellite was launched on May 29, 2023, by ISRO from the Sriharikota Launch Range using a GSLV Mk II launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 2.4 meters in length and 1.6 meters in diameter with a span of 9.5 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 1000 kg and its launch mass was 2232 kg. Equipped with a navigation payload, CDMA ranging payload, and a laser retro-reflector, NVS-01 operates on a mission to provide navigation services. It utilizes two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite is based on the I-2K bus configuration and has an expected operational lifetime of 12 years.

Physical Characteristics

Length

2.4

Diameter

1.6

Span

9.5

Dry Mass

1000

Launch Mass

2232

Shape

Box+2 pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

IRNSS-1J

Purpose

Navigation

Mission

Navigation

Manufacturer

ISRO

Life Expectancy

12 years

Bus

I2K

Configuration

I-2K (I-2000) Bus

Motor

ISRO LAM

Equipment

Navigation payload, CDMA ranging payload, laser retro-reflector

Power System

2 deployable solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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