ISRO Launches NVS-03 Navigation Satellite
ISRO launched its GSLV-F18 rocket from Sriharikota at 11:51 pm on Friday, carrying the NVS-03 satellite. The 2,250-kg satellite is meant to strengthen India's indigenous NavIC navigation system. It also carries upgraded capabilities and an indigenous atomic clock. The launch was reported as successful.
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NavIC is India's own satellite navigation system, a regional alternative to GPS, used for location services and vehicle tracking in India. Earlier launches built the constellation, so each new satellite adds backup and better accuracy.
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