Status File Satellite NVS-03 (NavIC navigation satellite) Launch Vehicle GSLV-F18 (GSLV Mk II, 20th flight) Launched October 30, 2026, 23:51 IST Current Status Orbit-raising in progress; satellite health normal First Burn October 31, 2026 — 2,174.8-second LAM engine firing Target Orbit Geostationary slot at 111.75°E Why It Matters Restores NavIC to its minimum 4-satellite operational … Read more
Launch File Mission GSLV-F18 / NVS-03 Vehicle GSLV Mk II (20th flight) Payload NVS-03 navigation satellite Launch Date October 30, 2026, 23:51 IST Launch Site Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota Target Orbit Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) Why It Matters Restoring NavIC’s independent positioning service Watch Live ISRO’s YouTube channel, from 23:20 IST … Read more
Quick Comparison GSLV payload (GTO) About 2,500 kg LVM3 payload (GTO) About 4,200 kg GSLV cost per launch Roughly Rs 390 to 400 crore LVM3 cost per launch Roughly Rs 400 to 405 crore GSLV first flight 2001 (Mk I), 2010 (Mk II) LVM3 first flight 2017 GSLV flights so far 20, with 14 fully … Read more
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