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India Launches Satellite to Support NavIC

NVS-03 has completed its first move toward its planned position in space.

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Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India, 2026-11-01.

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Read and understand · 1/3Where did the NVS-03 launch take place?

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Sriharikota. The first paragraph names Sriharikota as the launch site.

Clue: India's space agency launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite on October 30 from Sriharikota. It is intended to support NavIC, India's regional satellite navigation system.

Read and understand · 2/3What did the satellite do on October 31?

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It carried out its first orbit-changing move.. The second paragraph dates the first orbit-changing move to October 31.

Clue: The rocket placed NVS-03 in a transfer orbit. According to the Indian government, the satellite carried out its first orbit-changing move on October 31. More manoeuvres are planned to bring it to its intended position.

Read and understand · 3/3Which statement about the new satellite is supported?

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It has not yet been confirmed ready for service.. The last paragraph says readiness for service has not yet been confirmed.

Clue: NavIC is designed to provide location and timing services across India and a region extending about 1,500 kilometres beyond its borders. The new satellite has not yet been confirmed ready for service.

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The launch and first orbit-changing move have happened. Further manoeuvres are planned, and readiness for service is not yet confirmed.

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