It was postponed due to some snag in the telemetry system
The PSLV-C26 which was to launch the IRNSS-1C at Sriharikota in AP. (Photo: DC)
Nellore: The Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday put off the launch of its navigation satellite by a week. The launch was originally scheduled for October 10.
The Mission Readiness Review Committee decided to postpone the launch of the PSLV-C26 that was to carry the IRNSS-1C (Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System) to space due to some snag in the telemetry system. A high-level committee has been constituted to look into the issue.
The 67-hour countdown for the launch from of Sriharikota in AP was to commence at 7 am on Tuesday. Isro said on its Facebook page, “Due to an observation in the telemetry system the launch has been postponed by a week.”
Isro plans to send seven satellites to put in place the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System. It is similar to the United State’s Global Positioning System, and Europe’s Galileo.
IRNSS is designed to give India its own air navigation system to provide information on location and time in all weather conditions. It’s other applications include terrestrial and marine navigation, disaster management, vehicle tracking and fleet management. The first two satellites in the series, IRNSS 1A and IRNSS 1B were launched on July 1, 2013 and April 4, 2014.
( Source : dc correspondent )
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