The scientists and engineers at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have achieved a significant milestone in space mission. At 11:51 pm on October 30, ISRO’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F18), popularly known as the ‘Naughty Boy’ rocket, lifted off from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, carrying the NVS-03 navigation satellite.
The successful launch is an important step towards strengthening India’s indigenous satellite navigation system, Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), and improving the country’s strategic capabilities.
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan confirmed that the satellite had been successfully and precisely placed in the intended elliptical orbit. He said the mission would bring India closer to achieving the vision of “One Nation, One Time”.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated ISRO, saying the mission would strengthen NavIC and support India’s efforts towards self-reliance in critical technologies.
NVS-03 Satellite: How Will It Strengthen India’s NavIC System?
NVS-03 is the third satellite in India’s second-generation Navigation Satellite series. It is designed to improve the existing NavIC constellation and ensure continuity of navigation services.
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