Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) is an independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide position information in the Indian region and 1500 km around the Indian mainland.
It was developed in India by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and its commercial wing ANTRIX.
IRNSS would provide two types of services, namely Standard Positioning Services available to all users and Restricted Services provided to authorised users.
It consists of 8 satellites located at a distance of approximately 36,000 Km. Currently, 7 satellites are active.
3 satellites are in Geostationary Orbit (GEO)
5 satellites are in inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (GSO)
The objective of the NavIC is to provide navigation, timing, and reliable positioning services in and around India.
Working of the NavIC is very similar to the Global Positioning System(GPS) implemented by the United States.
The NavIC is certified by 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) which is responsible for coordinating mobile telephony standards globally.
Its applications include:
Terrestrial, Aerial, and Marine Navigation.
Disaster Management.
Vehicle tracking and fleet management.
Integration with mobile phones.
Precise Timing.
Mapping and Geodetic data capture.
Terrestrial navigation aid for hikers and travelers.
ISRO has launched telecommunication satellite GSAT-30 into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Kourou launch base, French Guiana by European Ariane-5 VA-251.
GSAT-30 satellite will replace INSAT-4A which was launched in 2005.
A European communication satellite named EUTELSAT KONNECT was also launched with GSAT-30.
