ISRO’s Historic Milestone: 100th Mission Successfully Launched
India Reaches New Heights in Space Navigation with GSLV-F15/NVS-02 Mission
Sriharikota, January 29 : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved yet another historic milestone with the successful launch of its 100th mission. At 6:23 AM today, ISRO’s GSLV-F15 rocket successfully carried and deployed the NVS-02 satellite from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Hailing this achievement, ISRO declared that India has reached new heights in space navigation.
NVS-02: India’s Indigenous Navigation Satellite
The NVS-02 satellite, weighing 2,250 kg, is part of India’s next-generation navigation system, developed entirely by ISRO scientists. It will play a crucial role in:
Geospatial navigation
Aviation & maritime tracking
Agricultural technology applications
Aircraft management systems
Location-based services in mobile devices
This launch marks a significant milestone for ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan, as it is his first mission since assuming leadership. Narayanan personally oversaw the entire operation, ensuring its success.
ISRO’s Legacy: A Century of Space Launches
Speaking on this historic achievement, Chairman V. Narayanan congratulated the entire ISRO team, stating:
“This was the first mission of the year, and we have started with success. The NVS-02 satellite will remain operational for 10 years. Since the days of Vikram Sarabhai, ISRO has continued setting new records. Over the years, we have developed six generations of launch vehicles. The first-ever launch in 1979, led by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, laid the foundation for our success. Today, Sriharikota has witnessed its 100th mission, during which we have deployed 548 satellites in space.”
He further highlighted ISRO’s key missions, including:
Three Chandrayaan missions
Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan)
Aditya L1 (India’s solar mission)
SRE Mission (Space Capsule Recovery Experiment)
National Leaders Applaud ISRO’s Achievement
Union Minister for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, congratulated ISRO on its record-breaking 100th launch. In a message on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote:
“100th launch: Congratulations to ISRO on achieving this historic milestone from Sriharikota. It is an honor to witness this record-breaking moment with the space department. Team ISRO has once again made India proud with the successful launch of GSLV-F15/NVS-02.”
Dr. Singh also acknowledged ISRO’s journey from its humble beginnings under Vikram Sarabhai and Satish Dhawan to becoming a global space leader. He emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to “unlock the space sector” has propelled India into an era of limitless possibilities in space exploration.
India’s Space Power on Full Display
With this 100th successful mission, ISRO has reaffirmed its position as a global space leader, pushing the boundaries of scientific and technological innovation. As India’s space journey accelerates, the world watches in admiration at the unstoppable momentum of Indian space exploration.
ISRO’s Historic Milestone: 100th Mission Successfully Launched
