Why is ISRO’s NVS-03 satellite launch crucial? | Explained
GSLV-F18/NVS-03 Mission is scheduled for launch on 30th October 2026, at 23:51 hours IST from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), in Sriharikota on October 30, 2026.
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The story so far: The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F18) on Saturday (October 31, 2026) successfully launched the NVS-03 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, according to the ISRO.
The launch comes at a time when the constellation has been weakened by repeated failures of onboard atomic clocks and the inability to place its previous replacement satellite, NVS-02, in its intended orbit.
Published – October 30, 2026 11:13 am IST
Source: www.thehindu.com