IRNSS-1A

IRNSS-1A is the first satellite in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). It is one of the seven satellites constituting the IRNSS space segment. Payloads - IRNSS-1A carries two types of payloads navigation payload and ranging payload.  The navigation payload of IRNSS-1A will transmit navigation service signals to the users.  This payload will be operating in L5 band (1176.45 MHz) and S band (2492.028 MHz). A highly accurate Rubidium atomic clock is part of the navigation payload of the satellite. The ranging payload of IRNSS-1A consists of a C-band transponder which facilitates accurate determination of the range of the satellite.  IRNSS-1A also carries Corner Cube Retro Reflectors for laser ranging.