The 67-hour countdown for the launch of India’s navigation satellite IRNSS 1C, the third of seven satellites in the series to put in place India’s navigation system on par with US’ Global Positioning System, on board PSLV C 26 began today at the spaceport of Sriharikota.
Following the clearance from the Launch Authorisation Board (LAB) on Sunday, the countdown commenced at 6.32 am on Monday as planned and was proceeding smoothly, ISRO said.
Based on the mission requirements, the launch window is 01.32 am to 01.47 am (IST) on 16 October. The lift-off is scheduled at the opening of the launch window at 1.32 am, the national space agency had earlier announced.
The earlier planned launched on 10 October was postponed due to some technical reasons.
Following the clearance from the Launch Authorisation Board (LAB) on Sunday, the countdown commenced at 6.32 am on Monday as planned and was proceeding smoothly, ISRO said.
Based on the mission requirements, the launch window is 01.32 am to 01.47 am (IST) on 16 October. The lift-off is scheduled at the opening of the launch window at 1.32 am, the national space agency had earlier announced.
The earlier planned launched on 10 October was postponed due to some technical reasons.