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March 10, 2016

ISRO launches PSLV C32, India's sixth navigation satellite
Sriharikota, India (IANS) Mar 10, 2016
The Indian Space Research Organzation on Thursday launched its sixth navigation satellite IRNSS-1F on board trusted workhorse - Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle - PSLV C32. The Satellite was launched after the green signal was given by Mission Readiness Review Committee and Launch Authorisation Board. The satellite has been launched with an objective of providing better navigation services at par with the US-based Global Positioning System. Designed for a life cycle of 12 years, the sate ... read more

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