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NVS-03 Begins Journey to Its Planned Navigation Orbit

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India's space agency placed the NVS-03 navigation satellite in a transfer orbit after a successful launch from Sriharikota on October 30. The spacecraft is part of a newer generation intended to support the regional NavIC system.

India's Press Information Bureau said the satellite completed its first orbit-raising manoeuvre on October 31. Further manoeuvres are planned to move it into its designated position, so reaching that position should not be confused with the launch already achieved.

NavIC is designed to provide positioning and timing information across India and an area extending approximately 1,500 kilometres beyond its borders. NVS-03 must still complete its journey and checks before its contribution to the service is established.

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

Read and practise

1. What orbit did the rocket initially place NVS-03 in?

   1. A transfer orbit
   2. Its final designated position
   3. An orbit designed for its first science experiment

2. How should the first orbit-raising manoeuvre be described?

   1. It is planned for a later date.
   2. It was completed on the launch date.
   3. It was completed on October 31.

3. What must happen before NVS-03’s contribution to service is established?

   1. Its first manoeuvre must be reversed immediately.
   2. The satellite must complete its journey and checks.
   3. Only its launch must be completed; no checks are needed.

Your turn

Explain the difference between the launch, the first manoeuvre and the satellite’s future service.

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