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ISRO's GSLV Rocket Successfully Places NVS-03 Satellite Into 'Designated' Orbit, PM Modi Reacts
What we know so far: 4 reports from 4 outlets, first at 31 Oct, 00:11 IST, latest at 31 Oct, 08:40 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.
- Saturday 31 October
- Hindustan TimesISRO successfully launches NVS-03 satellite to strengthen India's NavIC navigation system, improve civilian access
Besides enabling navigation, the atomic clock also provides precise timekeeping.
- The HinduGSLV places next-generation navigation satellite NVS-03 into orbit
The NVS-03, with a mission life of 12 years, is expected to restore the functioning of the NavIC constellation; satellite carries an indigenous atomic clock, along with procured atomic clocks
- ET TechIsro successfully launches NVS-03 satellite to bolster NavIC constellation
The rocket lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 11.51pm. After a flight of around 18 minutes and 40 seconds, the satellite was precisely injected into its designated elliptical orbit.
- NDTV ProfitISRO's GSLV Rocket Successfully Places NVS-03 Satellite Into 'Designated' Orbit, PM Modi Reacts
ISRO successfully launched the NVS-03 satellite via GSLV rocket, restoring NavIC's minimum operational configuration with four satellites for enhanced regional navigation services.