ISRO’s 100th mission faces setback after technical issue

ISRO’s 100th mission, the GSLV-F15/NVS-02, which was launched from Sriharikota on January 29, has encountered a technical issue. The mission is facing difficulties due to a valve malfunction that has prevented the satellite from completing its orbit-raising maneuvers. These maneuvers are essential for positioning the satellite in its designated orbital slot after launch.

The GSLV-F15 rocket was successfully launched and communication with the ground station was established. However, according to the update provided by ISRO, the critical process of orbit raising, which involves firing thrusters to adjust the satellite’s trajectory, could not be executed. The cause of the problem is identified as a failure in the valves responsible for admitting the oxidizer, which is necessary for firing the thrusters.

Despite the glitch, ISRO has assured that the satellite’s systems are functioning normally, and the satellite is currently in an elliptical orbit. The agency is working on alternate strategies to utilise the satellite in its current orbit for navigation purposes. These strategies will allow the satellite to perform some of its functions while engineers continue to troubleshoot and address the issue.

The mission is part of India’s efforts to enhance its satellite navigation capabilities and provide more accurate positioning data for users across the country.

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