Tirupati, Jan. 28 -- Ahead of the scheduled launch of the GSLV-F15 rocket on Wednesday, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan visited the Chengalamma Parameshwari Temple in Tirupati and offered special prayers.

The countdown for the 100th rocket launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) will begin on Wednesday at 2:53 am ahead of the scheduled launch of the GSLV-F15 rocket at 6:23 AM.

ISRO has completed all preparations to launch the NVS-02 satellite through the GSLV-F15 rocket.

The stage is set for the launch of the GSLV-F15 rocket from the second launch pad at SHAR. The NVS-02 satellite, part of the navigation system, is designed to enhance GPS-like navigation services in India.

This system will cover the Indian subcontinent as well as...