SpectraTime

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  1. Clock Failure

    The onboard Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard ceases operation, halting navigation services.

  2. Mission Milestone

    The satellite officially completes its 10-year design mission life.

  3. Satellite Launch

    IRNSS-1F launched into geosynchronous orbit aboard the PSLV-C32 rocket.

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ISRO’s IRNSS-1F Atomic Clock Fails After Reaching 10-Year Mission Milestone

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed the failure of the primary atomic clock aboard the IRNSS-1F satellite, occurring just days after the spacecraft completed its decade-long design life. While the failure terminates the satellite's navigation utility, the platform remains operational for secondary messaging services in geosynchronous orbit.

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