India's home-grown GPS alternative: What is NavIC, how does it work and what changes with NVS-03?

Published 04 Nov 2026, 15:45 IST

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GSLV-F18 places navigation satellite NVS-03 in orbit, restoring NavIC, India’s GPS-like system, to its minimum 4-satellite strength; what does it mean for India?

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India's home-grown satellite navigation system, NavIC, has moved closer to restoring its full capabilities after ISRO successfully placed the latest satellite, NVS-03, in its designated geosynchronous orbit.

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Current article 04 Nov 2026, 15:45 IST

India's home-grown GPS alternative: What is NavIC, how does it work and what changes with NVS-03?

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 02 Nov 2026, 18:21 IST

Watch | ISRO restores India's navigation system NAVIC to minimum strength

GSLV-F18 places navigation satellite NVS-03 in orbit, restoring NavIC, India’s GPS-like system, to its minimum 4-satellite strength; what does it mean for India?

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 31 Oct 2026, 20:56 IST