ISRO to launch NVS-03 on October 30 to revive NavIC system
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Why in news
ISRO is scheduled to launch the NVS-03 satellite to restore the NavIC system following the failure of the IRNSS-1F atomic clock in March 2026.
Background
ISRO will launch NVS-03 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, on October 30 using the GSLV-F18. The satellite features an indigenous atomic clock and provides coverage extending 1,500 km around India.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TNVS-03: Satellite launched to revive the NavIC system.
- FactGSLV-F18: The 20th flight of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
- FactNavIC coverage: Extends 1,500 km around India.
- S&TIRNSS-1F: Satellite whose atomic clock failure necessitated the NVS-03 launch.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) in enhancing India's strategic autonomy and regional maritime security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing dependence on foreign GNSS like GPS or GLONASS for critical infrastructure
- Technological sovereignty: Development of indigenous atomic clocks to ensure high-precision positioning and timing
- Regional security: Enhancing disaster management and maritime surveillance within the 1,500 km coverage zone
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Indigenous Technology · NavIC · Space Infrastructure · Geosynchronous Satellite
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