ISRO Launches NVS-03, Restoring NavIC Navigation Network
ISRO launched its NVS-03 navigation satellite from Sriharikota on October 30. The launch brings NavIC back to four satellites in standalone operation. The mission supports India's push for its own, more precise space-time network that does not depend on foreign systems.
Context
Context: NavIC is India's own regional satellite navigation system, meant to give location and timing services over India and nearby areas. Like GPS, it needs a group of satellites in orbit, so each new launch helps keep it working.
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