Indian Space Research Organization
PSLV
Director: Kailasavadivoo Sivan
Founded: 1969
Successes: 43
Failures: 6
Pending: 15
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bengalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."
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PSLV
Configuration: XL
Family: PSLV
Navigation
This is the 5th satellite out of 7 for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The constellation will provide India with an alternative to GPS and will be used for military and civilian use. Located at a geosynchronous orbit the system will be operated by the Indian government.