[2] The IRNSS constellation of satellites is slated to be launched to provide navigational services to the region.

The navigational system so developed will be a regional one targeted towards South Asia.

The satellite will provide navigation, tracking and mapping services.

The payload generates navigation signals at L5 and S-band.

The 1,432 kg satellite was launched on 4 April 2014 at 11:44 UTC (17:14 IST) aboard the PSLV-C24 rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.