ISRO NVS-03 launch: 5 things to know about India’s new navigation satellite
India’s space agency ISRO lifted off the NVS‑03 navigation satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on 30 October 2026. The launch brings the NavIC system back to a four‑satellite, fully independent operational mode, enhancing the country’s home‑grown space‑time positioning network. It also supports future expansion of the constellation and improves regional coverage.