ISRO's NVS-03 Satellite Reaches Geosynchronous Orbit
ISRO says its NVS-03 satellite has reached geosynchronous orbit after four orbit manoeuvres, with its engines fired for a combined 6,164 seconds. The agency reports the satellite is in good health. The orbit is set at an inclination of 29.980 degrees.
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Context: NVS-03 is part of India's NavIC regional navigation system, which relies on satellites in geosynchronous orbit to cover India and nearby regions. Each satellite must reach its final orbit and pass health checks before it can be put to use.
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