ndia's regional satellite navigation system, NavIC, which wasfacing a shortage of operational satellites, got a boost with the successfullaunch of NVS-03 by Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). GSLV-F18carrying 2,250kg next-generation navigation satellite -- NVS-03 -- lifted offfrom the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSCSHAR) inSriharikota. It was the 20th flight of the Geosynchronous Satellite LaunchVehicle (GSLV).With this launch, we have restored NavIC constellation operationas we need a minimum of four satellites to perform positioning, navigation andtiming services, says Isro chairman V NarayananNavIC is India's independent regional satellite navigationsystem, designed to provide positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) servicesacross the country and an area extending approximately 1,500km beyond theIndian landmass
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