ISRO launches next-gen satellite, revolutionising navigation with NavIC system

New Delhi, May 28: ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of a next-generation navigation satellite. The launch took place at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, following a 27.5-hour countdown that commenced at 7:12 am on Sunday.

This launch holds immense importance as it marks the deployment of the second-generation navigation satellite series. The satellite's mission is to ensure the continuity of NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) services, an indigenous regional satellite navigation system comparable to GPS. NavIC offers precise and real-time navigation within India and an extended region of approximately 1,500 km around the mainland.

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The NavIC system's signals are specifically designed to provide users with positional accuracy better than 20 meters and timing accuracy better than 50 nanoseconds. This advanced satellite technology enhances navigation capabilities and contributes to the growth of various sectors, including transportation, telecommunications, disaster management, and agriculture, among others.

The successful launch of this next-gen satellite reinforces India's commitment to strengthening its satellite-based navigation infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign systems. ISRO's remarkable achievement paves the way for enhanced navigation services and technological advancements in the country.