Key statistics
Satellite NVS-02 at a glance.
Uptime
119
Days in orbit
Revolutions
≈ 2.2
Per day
Orbit
OTHER
Other
Inclination
21.1
Latest
Satellite identification and parameters
Extended collection of information and parameters for NVS-02.
Object identification
Identified? True
Debris? False
Object name: NVS-02
International designator: 2025-020A
Object number (NORAD): 62850
Object ID (CCSDS): 62850
Country: INDIA (IND)
Current information (Y/N): Y
RCS size: LARGE
Orbital parameters
Period: 662.093 minutes
Inclination: 21.0665 deg
SMA: 25163.613 km
Apoapsis: 37375.852 km
Periapsis: 195.104 km
RAAN: 52.5431 deg
Eccentricy: 0.73878
Argument of periapsis: 232.8801 deg
Mean anomaly: 34.8653 deg
Mean motion: 2.17491987 rev/day
Mean motion (dot): 0.00008238 rev/day2
B* drag term: 0.0006383 1/REarth
Two-line elements (TLE)
Creation date: April 25, 2025, 2:06 a.m.
Reference frame: TEME
Reference center: EARTH
Epoch: April 22, 2025, 12:22 a.m. UTC
TLE line 0: 0 NVS-02
TLE line 1: 1 62850U 25020A 25112.01547669 .00008238 -14398-6 63830-3 0 9995
TLE line 2: 2 62850 21.0665 52.5431 7387800 232.8801 34.8653 2.17491987 1806
Live tracking on map
Real-time ground track for satellite NVS-02.
In-orbit conjunctions
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Go to all conjunctionsAssociated space launch
This is a replacement satellite for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The constellation will provide India with an alternative to GPS and will be used for military and civilian use. Located at a geosynchronous orbit, the system will be operated by the Indian government.
NVS-02 was lifted into orbit during the mission ‘GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1K (NVS-02)’, on board a GSLV Mk II space rocket.
The launch took place on Jan. 29, 2025, 12:53 a.m. from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad.
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GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1K (NVS-02)
Agency: N/A
Status: Launch Successful
Launch date: Jan. 29, 2025, 12:53 a.m. UTC
Rocket: GSLV Mk II
Launch pad: Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Location: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
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