ISRO launches NVS-03, restoring NavIC's four-satellite capability

ISRO NVS-03 launch: 5 things to know about India’s new navigation satellite

The Hindu • 31 Հոկ 10:29

ISRO placed its third next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, into geosynchronous transfer orbit, bringing NavIC back to its minimum four-satellite configuration and introducing an indigenous rubidium atomic clock.

NVS-03 operated with three pyro valves open to overcome past technical hurdles, says ISRO chief

The New Indian Express • 31 Հոկ 04:59

ISRO placed the navigation satellite NVS-03 into orbit using three pyro valves left open, a measure taken after testing to avoid the failure that affected NVS-02.

NVS-03 launched successfully; satellite placed in intended orbit | LIVE

The Hindu • 30 Հոկ 19:22

India's space agency successfully placed the 2,250-kg NVS-03 navigation satellite into its intended orbit, a step toward rebuilding the NavIC constellation after recent launch setbacks.

ISRO to boost GPS alternative with new satellite

DW.com • 30 Հոկ 12:51

ISRO will launch the NVS-03 navigation satellite on Friday night to expand the NavIC system and lessen reliance on the U.S. GPS network.

Isro NVS-03 satellite launch: The science and setbacks behind NavIC, India’s version of GPS

Hindustan Times • 30 Հոկ 03:29

ISRO lifted the NVS-03 navigation satellite in an effort to bring the NavIC constellation back to the four-satellite minimum needed for independent positioning, after a series of technical setbacks left the system reliant on foreign GPS for location services.