Countdown for ISRO's 100th mission begins at Sriharikota

ISRO began a 27-hour countdown for its 100th mission, launching a navigation satellite (NVS-02) on a GSLV rocket. This marks ISRO Chairman V Narayanans first mission. Scheduled for January 29, the NavIC series satellite aims to enhance navigation services in India and nearby regions. The satellite weighs about 2,250 kg and supports multiple applications including agriculture and fleet management.