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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) encountered a significant setback during its 100th mission with the NVS-02 satellite. Launched on February 1, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, the satellite’s thrusters failed to fire as planned, preventing it from reaching its desired orbit.
ISRO’s officials confirmed that the satellite’s onboard propulsion system did not function as intended, raising concerns about the satellite’s operational capabilities. The NVS-02, designed to enhance the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, is crucial for providing accurate positioning services across the Indian region.
This glitch marks a troubling moment for ISRO, as the NVS-02 was expected to strengthen India’s navigation capabilities and replace the earlier NVS-01 satellite, which was successfully launched in 2023. Experts suggest that this setback could impact India’s ambitions in satellite navigation technology.
ISRO is currently assessing the situation and has not provided a timeline for the resolution of the issue. The agency has a history of overcoming challenges, but this incident raises questions about the reliability of the NVS series and the implications for future missions.
