Launch File Next Launch NVS-03 (IRNSS-1L) Vehicle GSLV Mk II F18 Launch Site Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota Expected Window Mid-October 2026 Watch Online ISRO YouTube & isro.gov.in (free) Watch In Person Sriharikota Launch View Gallery (free) Coverage Typically Starts ~15–20 min before liftoff In This Article Why This Launch Matters When and Where NVS-03 … Read more
Mission File Satellite NVS-03 (IRNSS-1L) Launch vehicle GSLV-F18 Launch window October 2026 Launch site SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota Mass 2,232 kg Target orbit Geosynchronous, 129.55°E Atomic clock Indigenous Rubidium (iRAFS) Design life 12 years In This Article What Is NVS-03 and Why Does It Matter? The Atomic Clock Story: From Swiss Failure to Indian Comeback Inside … Read more
India’s NavIC satellite system has fallen to just three PNT-capable satellites, leaving it unable to provide standalone positioning. Here’s what went wrong, what still works, and how NVS-03 could help restore India’s own GPS.
Discover what NavIC is, how India’s indigenous satellite navigation system works, how it compares with GPS, and why it is becoming increasingly important for transportation, defence, and everyday navigation.