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Q. 6452: IMPLEMENTATION OF IRNSS

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    Parliament Questions and Answers
    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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    Research Area: 
    Strategic Technologies

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