Why is ISRO’s NVS-03 satellite launch crucial? | Explained
India’s space agency ISRO plans to launch the NVS‑03 satellite to bolster the NavIC regional navigation system, which has faced gaps after earlier satellites failed. Developed after the 1999 Kargil conflict when the United States restricted GPS data, the mission seeks to restore full functionality and improve positioning services across the Indian sub‑continent and neighboring regions.