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ISRO to launch NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard GSLV-F18
The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing to launch its third navigation satellite as part of efforts to strengthen India's independent positioning and navigation capabilities. The GSLV-F18 mission will carry the NVS-03 satellite into orbit.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to conduct the launch of GSLV-F18, which will carry the NVS-03 navigation satellite into orbit. The mission marks another milestone in India's pursuit of a robust, indigenous navigation infrastructure independent of foreign systems.
The NVS-03 satellite forms part of India's NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) programme, a regional navigation system designed to provide accurate positioning and timing services across South Asia. The satellite will augment the existing constellation and enhance coverage, particularly over the Indian subcontinent and surrounding oceanic regions.
The GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) is India's most powerful indigenous launch vehicle, capable of placing satellites into geosynchronous orbits. This mission underscores ISRO's commitment to advancing India's space capabilities and reducing dependence on external navigation systems for critical civilian and strategic applications.
The successful deployment of NVS-03 will strengthen India's position in developing indigenous space-based navigation technology, bolstering national self-reliance in this critical domain.