The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) efforts to position the NVS-02 satellite in its intended orbit faced a setback on Sunday after the spacecraft's onboard thrusters failed to ignite.
Launched on January 29, the NVS-02 satellite, essential for India's space-based navigation system, aboard the GSLV-Mk 2 rocket, marking ISRO's 100th launch from the Sriharikota spaceport.
"But the orbit raising operations towards positioning the satellite to the designated orbital slot could not be carried out as the valves for admitting the oxidizer to fire the thrusters for orbit raising did not open," the space agency said in an update to the GSLV-F15 mission on its website, according to PTI.
This unexpected setback has delayed the crucial positioning of the satellite, which is a crucial component of India's navigation system. ISRO engineers are currently working to resolve the issue and reschedule the orbit raising operations for NVS-02.
The NVS-02 satellite is designed to enhance India's navigation capabilities, providing accurate positioning information for various applications, including transportation, disaster management, and defense.
Despite this setback, ISRO remains optimistic about the successful positioning of the NVS-02 satellite in its designated orbit, highlighting the agency's commitment to advancing India's space technology and capabilities.
