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Indian Space Agency Weighs Risk of Open or Closed Valve Amid Navigation Constellation Concerns
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is debating whether to launch its NVS-03 satellite with an open or closed pyro valve, following the failure of the NVS-02 satellite due to a pyro valve issue. Experts are weighing the risks of an open-valve configuration, which could increase the risk of leakage or other problems during launch. The decision comes as the NavIC constellation faces depletion and reliability concerns, with several satellites encountering failures or technical issues. According to reports, ISRO is considering the option of flying the satellite with its pyro valve open, with studies being conducted to assess the possibility. The decision will be made based on the results of these studies, as reported by The Federal.