India successfully launched into orbit on Wednesday a new navigation satellite aboard a home-grown rocket, strengthening its independent satellite positioning system at a time when space-based technologies are becoming increasingly critical.

India just launched its first mission of 2025. The Indian Space Research Organisation 's (ISRO) Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on schedule today at 7:53 p.m. EST (0053 GMT and 6:23 a.m. local time on Jan. 29).

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 on 6:23 AM at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking ISRO's 100th rocket mission.

As ISRO gets ready for its 100th rocket launch, scientists closely monitor the 50-meter-tall rocket at Sriharikota's second launch pad. When asked about the milestone, ISRO Chairman Dr. Narayanan expressed full confidence in India's space capabilities.

On Wednesday, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched the NVS-02 navigation satellite into geostationary orbit. According to a report by Space.com, the launch took place at 03:53 central European time from the Satish Dhawan Space Center on Sriharikota Island,

India's space exploration milestones continue to grow as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently completed its 100th launch with the successful deployment of the NVS-02 navigation satellite.