India on a high

Finally, it happened on July 2, 2013.

India successfully launched IRNSS-1A

The fi rst satellite of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS),

Of the seven satellites constellation planned.

Recent reports suggest that all is well.

The Navigation and Ranging Payload In Orbit Tests (IOT) are completed.

And all operations are normal.

The entire constellation is expected to be completed by 2015-16.

This launch defi nitely enthuse the confi dence.

That this ambitious infrastructure project will continue to progress,

And that too as per the schedule.

Bal Krishna, Editor

bal@mycoordinates.org