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.

[3] The satellite is powered by two solar arrays, which generate up to 1,660 watts, and has a life-time of ten years.

IRNSS-1C was launched successfully on 16 October 2014 at 1:32 am IST from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

[6] An update from ISRO's official Facebook page on 18 October 2014 states that Navigation Satellite IRNSS 1C Update: The second orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1C is successfully completed by firing the Apogee Motor for 1,563 seconds.