Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated ISRO scientists and engineers following the successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying navigation satellite NVS-03.
Modi said the mission marks an important step in strengthening NavIC, India’s indigenous satellite navigation system.
He added that NVS-03 comes with enhanced capabilities. It will further India’s pursuit of self-reliance in critical technologies.
The satellite will also support navigation services that benefit people.
“Congratulations to our scientists and engineers at ISRO on the successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03. This mission marks an important step in strengthening NavIC, our indigenous satellite navigation system,” Modi said in a post on X.
The Prime Minister also praised the dedication and ingenuity of India’s space scientists. He said their work continues to make the nation proud.
NVS-03 Strengthens NavIC Navigation Services
ISRO successfully launched NVS-03 on Friday using its GSLV rocket. The satellite reached its designated injection orbit.
The launch restored NavIC to its minimum operational configuration of four satellites.
The second-generation navigation satellite carries indigenous and procured atomic clocks. It supports several applications, including civilian navigation services.
These services include real-time tracking of trains, vehicles and shipping vessels.
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