The Indian space scientists are expected to launch the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C-31 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC) at Sriharikota here on January 20. This is aimed at putting the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System 1E satellite into a geo-synchronous orbit.
The initial launch preparations have been started with the scientists likely to announce the launch date officially once the weather forecasts are found favourable for the mission.
The IRNSS 1E is the fifth satellite in the navigation constellation with its objective being to provide navigation, tracking and mapping services in the region.
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