ISRO Plans GSLV-F18 Launch to Deploy NVS-03 Navigation Satellite
India's GSLV-F18 mission is planned to carry the NVS-03 navigation satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
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ISRO plans to launch GSLV-F18 from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, carrying NVS-03 toward geosynchronous transfer orbit. The mission marks the 20th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.
Key details
- NVS-03 is the third satellite in a next-generation navigation system designed to maintain services from the IRNSS series.
- The satellite carries an indigenous atomic clock alongside procured atomic clocks.
- Its signals include L1 as well as L5 and S.
- ISRO states that coverage will include India’s land area and a zone extending 1,500 km beyond the country’s geopolitical boundary.
- ISRO’s mission page is dated October 28, 2026.
NVS-03 is the third satellite in India’s next-generation navigation system.
Why it matters
NVS-03 adds another satellite to India’s navigation system and introduces the L1 signal alongside L5 and S. The stated coverage extends beyond India’s land area, supporting navigation services across a wider region.
What happens next
The planned GSLV-F18 mission will place NVS-03 on the next step toward joining India’s navigation satellite system. Which feature of the satellite will you be watching most closely?
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