GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SPACE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 6452
ANSWERED ON 16.05.2012
Shri E.G. SUGAVANAM
Will the Minister of SPACEbe pleased to state:-
(a) whether Indian Space Research Organisation has any proposal to implement Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS);
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the above project is likely to be implemented?
ANSWER: MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY): (a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), with a constellation of seven satellites and supported by a ground network will provide positioning & navigational services in Indian mainland and surrounding region up to 1500 Km.
(c) IRNSS is targeted for implementation by end of year 2015.
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