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ISRO launches NVS-03 navigation satellite

Technology · First reported 30 Oct, 18:35 · Updated 19:25

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ISRO’s NVS-03 satellite was successfully launched and placed in orbit. The report gives few details; a fuller account says the mission could help restore NavIC’s standalone positioning service once the satellite is commissioned.

  • ISRO successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite and placed it in orbit.
  • The launch took place from Sriharikota aboard the GSLV-F18; the satellite entered a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
  • The report says NavIC had three satellites providing positioning, navigation and timing services, below the four needed for basic positioning; NVS-03 could help restore standalone positioning once commissioned.
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Launch vehicle
GSLV-F18
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
Launch time
11:51 p.m. Friday
Satellite mass
2,250 kg
NavIC minimum cited for basic positioning
Four satellites

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