A look at what are the implications of the launch and what it means for India
The launch for the country's seventh navigation satellite has been scheduled for Thursday
Vehicle on its way to Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. after completing various tests at National Aerospace Laboratories
Eric Stallmer, president Commercial Spaceflight Federation, opposed efforts to facilitate a government-subsidised foreign launch company
India currently has 34 satellites in space but this number falls short of the country's need to generate information
India moves closer towards joining a select group of countries, which have their own satellite navigation system
The space agency commercial arm Antrix has earned revenue of Euro 80.6 million
A systematic database of villages generated using space technology will help government take appropriate steps to conserve and augment water resources in villages
The engine has already undergone two short duration tests and demonstrated repeatability of engine ignition characteristics
ISRO chairman said efforts are on to build capacity within the country for doing more frequent satellite launches