In Pics: The Enthralling Launch Of ISRO's Navigation Satellite IRNSS-1I

The Rs 1,420 crore Indian satellite navigation system NavIC consists of nine satellites -- seven in orbit and two as substitutes. The fully operational system is expected to provide accurate position information service to users across the country and the region, extending up to an area of 1,500 km, reported news agency. (AFP PHOTO / ARUN SANKAR)

The rocket slung IRNSS-1I into the orbit after 19 minutes and from here the satellite will be taken up to its last position at geo synchronous orbit at a height of 36,000 km. (AFP PHOTO / ARUN SANKAR)

After the successful launch, Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman K. Sivan said, reported news agency IANS, "I am extremely happy to announce that the PSLV has precisely injected the navigation satellite in the targetted orbit." (AFP PHOTO / ARUN SANKAR)

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket's 'XL' variant carried the 1,425 kg satellite into space. In simple words, it is the Indian 'GPS'. (AFP PHOTO / ARUN SANKAR)

On Thursday morning, from Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), India put into orbit navigation satellite IRNSS-1I. It is a part of Indian satellite navigation system NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) in copy-book style. (AFP PHOTO / ARUN SANKAR)