What is IRNSS?
Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System(IRNSS) is India's first own navigation system, developed by ISRO.
What is its Operational name?
Its operational name is NAVIC (NAVigation with Indian Constellation)
How many satellites does NAVIC have?
Totally 9 satellites have launched by ISRO
- IRNSS-1A
- IRNSS-1B
- IRNSS-1C
- IRNSS-1D
- IRNSS-1E
- IRNSS-1F
- IRNSS-1G
- IRNSS-1H
- IRNSS-1I
How many satellites are now operational?
Currently, 9 satellites have been launched from that IRNSS-1A is partially failed during the operation to replace that defective satellite IRNSS-1H is prepared to launch but the launch was failed due to the payload fairing was failed to separate. So, to replace that ISRO has finally launched IRNSS-1I replaced the partially defective satellite and now it is operational.
From up to this date totally 7 satellites are operational and 2 satellites become failed
When was the first & final launch of IRNSS was done by ISRO?
The first launch of the IRNSS program was done by ISRO on 1 July 2013.
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The final launch of the IRNSS program was done by ISRO on 12 April 2013.
What were the upcoming satellites planned by ISRO for the IRNSS program?
- IRNSS-1J
- IRNSS-1K
- IRNSS-1 L
- IRNSS-1 M
- IRNSS-1 N
What were the services provided by the IRNSS program?
IRNSS will provide two types of services
- Standard Positioning System (SPS)
- Restricted Service(RS)
Restricted Service(RS) - This is a restricted which can be accessible only by the authorized users(for defense purposes )
How can we use NAVIC in our smartphones?
Qualcomm has partnered with ISRO to integrate location tracking device on the upcoming processors.
Know more about Which Qualcomm processor & smartphones supports NAVIC click here.
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