The satellite is one among the seven of the IRNSS constellation of satellites launched to provide navigational services to the region.

[4] It was launched aboard a PSLV-XL rocket bearing flight number C32 and was successfully put into geosynchronous orbit at 1601 hrs IST on 10 March 2016.

[5][6] The satellite carries two types of payloads.

The navigation payload transmit navigation service signals to users and ranging payload consists of C-band transponder that facilitates accurate determination of the range of the satellite.

[4] It carries Corner Cube Retro Reflectors for laser ranging.