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IRNSS-1H satellite and PSLV heat shield to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in 40-60 days

The Indian navigation satellite IRNSS-1H stuck inside a rocket's heat shield is expected to re-enter the earth's atmosphere in a couple of months.

ISRO's IRNSS constellation is an inevitable success story, the PSLV-C39 failure is just a delay

Once in space, the heat shield separates like a blooming flower with two petals, and deploys the satellite housed within into its intended orbit.

ISRO’s IRNSS-1H fiasco: Failures are common in space missions, but India can’t afford them at this juncture

Thursday’s failure is only the first one involving a PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) in 24 years.

ISRO's PSLV-C39 mission fails to launch the IRNSS-1H navigation satellite into its intended orbit

ISRO suffered a serious setback after its workhorse rocket, PSLV failed to deliver India's eighth navigation satellite into its intended orbit.

ISRO's PSLV-C39/IRNSS-1H mission highlights: Launch fails at last minute after heat shield does not separate

The launch will take place from the second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, on 31 August at 18:59 Hrs.

ISRO will launch the IRNSS-1H satellite aboard the PSLV at 7 pm today: All you need to know and where to watch

According to ISRO, the PSLV-C39 will involve a rocket with a lift-off mass of 321 tonnes. It will take 19.5 minutes to place the satellite into sub-GTO.

ISRO starts 29 hour countdown for IRNSS-1H replacement navigation satellite launch

The Indian space agency said NavIC is also used for other applications like location-based services, survey and alignment, time synchronised services

ISRO to start 29 hour countdown for IRNSS-1H launch at 2 PM on 30 August, 2017

The launch is scheduled to take place on 31 August at 18:59 Hrs from SDSC SHAR (Satish Dhawan Space Centre).

ISRO to launch backup navigation satellite IRNSS-1H to augment the NavIC constellation on 31 August

The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) is an independent regional navigation satellite system developed by India on par with US-based GPS.

India to launch a back-up satellite for its constellation in the geo-orbit

The space agency plans to launch an additional space navigation satellite later this year to augment the services of the Rs 1,420 crore NavIC.