ISRO launches GSLV-F18 to rescue NavIC programme after 18 months of launch failures
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Space technology and strategic autonomy: a GS3 topic focusing on regional navigation systems.
Why in news
ISRO successfully launched the GSLV-F18 mission to deploy the NVS-03 satellite to rescue the NavIC programme after 18 months of launch failures.
Background
ISRO launched the GSLV-F18 to deploy the NVS-03 satellite. The NavIC programme has been short one functional satellite for six months, and the government may need to allocate ₹17,000 crore in the 2027-28 Union Budget to sustain progress.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TGSLV-F18: The rocket used by ISRO to deploy the NVS-03 satellite.
- S&TNVS-03: The specific satellite deployed to support the NavIC programme.
- Fact₹17,000 crore: The estimated amount required in the 2027-28 Union Budget to sustain NavIC progress.
Prelims practice question
What is the estimated amount required in the 2027-28 Union Budget to sustain the progress of the NavIC programme?
- (a)₹50,000 crore
- (b)₹10,000 crore
- (c)₹25,000 crore
- (d)₹17,000 crore
Show answer
Answer: (d) ₹17,000 crore — The note states that the government may need to allocate ₹17,000 crore in the 2027-28 Union Budget to sustain NavIC progress.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the NavIC programme in enhancing India's strategic autonomy and its role in supporting domestic infrastructure and security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing dependence on foreign GNSS systems like GPS or GLONASS
- Infrastructure integration: Enabling precision for disaster management and maritime security
- Fiscal sustainability: Balancing high capital expenditure for space tech with broader budgetary priorities
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Regional Navigation · Space Infrastructure · Fiscal Allocation · Technological Sovereignty
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