ISRO Successfully Launches NVS-03 Satellite, Strengthening India’s NavIC System

Sriharikota, October 31: India achieved another milestone in space technology with ISRO’s successful launch of the GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the NVS-03 navigation satellite on October 30 at 11:51 PM from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The satellite was successfully placed into its intended orbit, marking GSLV’s 20th flight and strengthening India’s indigenous navigation system, NavIC.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated ISRO scientists on the achievement. Modi highlighted the mission’s contribution to technological self-reliance, while Sarma said it would reduce dependence on foreign navigation systems and enhance the operational capabilities of India’s armed forces.