# IRNSS-1H

> Indian navigation satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q25428043](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25428043)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRNSS-1H)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/irnss-1h

## Summary
IRNSS-1H is an Indian navigation satellite launched on August 31, 2017, as part of India's Navigation with Indian Constellation system. It was operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation and followed IRNSS-1G while being succeeded by IRNSS-1I in the sequence of navigation satellites.

## Key Facts
- IRNSS-1H is classified as a navigation satellite
- It was launched on August 31, 2017
- The satellite was launched using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL
- Its launch took place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
- COSPAR identifier: 2017-051A
- Serial number (SCN): 42928
- It was operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation
- Part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation system
- Followed IRNSS-1G and was succeeded by IRNSS-1I
- Contains 6 sitelinks across Wikipedia languages

## FAQs
### Q: What is the purpose of IRNSS-1H?
A: IRNSS-1H is an Indian navigation satellite designed to support India's Navigation with Indian Constellation system, which provides independent regional navigation services covering India and a region extending up to 1,500 km around India.

### Q: What was the launch vehicle for IRNSS-1H?
A: IRNSS-1H was launched using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL, a model specifically used for Indian satellite launches.

### Q: When was IRNSS-1H launched and where?
A: IRNSS-1H was launched on August 31, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad.

### Q: Which organization operated IRNSS-1H?
A: IRNSS-1H was operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation, India's national space agency.

### Q: What position does IRNSS-1H hold in the navigation satellite series?
A: IRNSS-1H follows IRNSS-1G and is followed by IRNSS-1I in the sequence of India's navigation satellites.

## Why It Matters
IRNSS-1H represents India's commitment to establishing an indigenous regional navigation system independent of foreign dependencies. As part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), this satellite contributes to India's technological sovereignty and enhances positioning, navigation, and timing services across the Indian subregion and extending up to 1,500 kilometers. The development and deployment of such navigation satellites demonstrate India's growing capabilities in space technology and its efforts to provide autonomous navigation services critical for various applications including transportation, disaster management, and security.

## Notable For
- Being the seventh satellite in the IRNSS series after IRNSS-1G and before IRNSS-1I
- Launch using the specifically configured Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL model
- Having a unique COSPAR identifier (2017-051A) in international satellite registries
- Being part of India's only regional navigation satellite system
- Having a serial number (SCN: 42928) within the Indian space program's tracking system

## Body
### Satellite Classification and Function
IRNSS-1H is categorized as a navigation satellite, designed to provide position information to users across India and its surrounding region. It is part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, which was established to provide independent regional navigation services.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on August 31, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad. The launch vehicle used was a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL, specifically configured for this mission. The mission received international designation with the COSPAR identifier 2017-051A.

### Operational Context
IRNSS-1H was operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), India's national space agency. It followed IRNSS-1G in the sequence of navigation satellites and was succeeded by IRNSS-1I. The satellite was assigned the serial number 42928 within ISRO's tracking system.

### Technical Specifications
As a navigation satellite, IRNSS-1H contributed to the overall functionality of the NavIC system. The system is designed to provide accurate real-time positioning, navigation, and timing services across India and extending up to 1,500 kilometers from the country's boundaries.

### Documentation and References
The satellite has documentation across six Wikipedia languages (English, Hindi, Latvian, Portuguese, Tamil, and Telugu), indicating its international recognition and documentation within the navigation satellite community.

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## References

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