# IRNSS-1F

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**Wikidata**: [Q19701015](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19701015)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRNSS-1F)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/irnss-1f

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **IRNSS-1F**:

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## Summary  
IRNSS-1F is an Indian navigation satellite launched as part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system. It was launched on March 10, 2016, by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL). The satellite provides regional navigation services over India and surrounding areas.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: March 10, 2016 ([Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/list-of-pslv-launches))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL) ([Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/list-of-pslv-launches))  
- **Operator**: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) ([Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/list-of-pslv-launches))  
- **Mass**: 1,425 kilograms ([Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/spacecraft/list-of-navigation-satellites))  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary transfer orbit ([Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/list-of-pslv-launches))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2016-015A  
- **Preceded by**: IRNSS-1E ([Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/list-of-pslv-launches))  
- **Succeeded by**: IRNSS-1G ([Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/list-of-pslv-launches))  
- **Purpose**: Regional navigation services under the NavIC system  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of IRNSS-1F?  
A: IRNSS-1F is part of India's NavIC system, providing regional navigation and positioning services over India and adjacent regions.  

### Q: Who launched IRNSS-1F?  
A: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched IRNSS-1F aboard a PSLV-XL rocket on March 10, 2016.  

### Q: What orbit does IRNSS-1F operate in?  
A: IRNSS-1F was placed into a geostationary transfer orbit ([Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/list-of-pslv-launches)).  

## Why It Matters  
IRNSS-1F is a critical component of India's NavIC system, which aims to provide independent regional navigation services, reducing reliance on foreign systems like GPS. This satellite enhances accuracy for applications such as disaster management, vehicle tracking, and maritime navigation. By developing its own navigation infrastructure, India gains strategic autonomy and supports technological advancements in aerospace and defense.  

## Notable For  
- Part of India's first indigenous satellite navigation system (NavIC).  
- Launched aboard the PSLV-XL, a workhorse rocket of ISRO.  
- Weighs 1,425 kg, making it a mid-sized navigation satellite.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: March 10, 2016  
- **Launch Site**: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India  
- **Vehicle**: PSLV-XL ([Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/list-of-pslv-launches))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 1,425 kg ([Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/spacecraft/list-of-navigation-satellites))  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary transfer orbit  

### Mission Context  
- Fifth satellite in the IRNSS series.  
- Preceded by IRNSS-1E and succeeded by IRNSS-1G.  

## Schema Markup  
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  "operatingSystem": "Navigation with Indian Constellation",
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  "launchDate": "2016-03-10",
  "vehicleModel": "Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL"
}

## References

1. [Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/list-of-pslv-launches)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. [Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/spacecraft/list-of-navigation-satellites)