The satellite NVS-02, launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in its 100th mission on 29 January, is stuck in the space. Has not reached the scheduled class. Its propulsion system has deteriorated. Facing a valve malfunction.
This valve was designed to supply oxidizers on liquid liquid motor (LAM). This means that the space agency has been unable to operate LAM, which is important to change the satellite and reach the final orbit.
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By Sunday, the satellite remains in a geosicronous transfer orbit (GTO). This class is used before satellites transfer to their final orbit. Navigation satellites require almost round classes to operate optimally.
If the Lam does not work, how will the orbit change?
This would be difficult without the ignition of LAM. After the launch, the valve problem was detected when the satellite was inserted into the GTO. Class improvements have not been made since the launch. Another source said that the valve was not opening. The LAM was preventing the supply of oxidizer, so the motor cannot run.
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Satellite is in transfer orbit
Due to this problem, the satellite is still kept in GTO. ISRO will now have to decide how to take the satellite to the optimal orbit. A committee, which considers this issue, has held a meeting several times in the last four days.
ISRO’s control is on satellite
All other systems on the spacecraft are fine. We are able to control the satellite. The space agency may consider operating the satellite from the available classroom, but the final decision on it is pending. The NVS02 satellite is part of India’s IRNSS, whose operating name is Navic. It has an indigenous nuclear watch.