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India Launches Satellite to Support NavIC

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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.

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.

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.

Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India, 2026-11-01. https://www.pib.gov.in/FactsheetDetails.aspx?ModuleId=16&NoteId=151153&id=151153&lang=1&reg=5

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1. Where did the NVS-03 launch take place?

   1. Bengaluru
   2. Sriharikota
   3. New Delhi

2. What did the satellite do on October 31?

   1. It carried out its first orbit-changing move.
   2. It was launched from Earth.
   3. It completed all its planned manoeuvres.

3. Which statement about the new satellite is supported?

   1. It has finished every check and is serving users.
   2. It is already confirmed ready for service but not yet launched.
   3. It has not yet been confirmed ready for service.

Your turn

Distinguish the completed launch from what is still planned or unconfirmed.

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