{
  "id": 17332241,
  "title": "Isro's GSLV successfully places NVS-03 satellite into 'designated' orbit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/isros-gslv-successfully-places-nvs-03-satellite-into-designated-orbit",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-31T03:03:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Standard IN",
    "slug": "business-standard-in",
    "url": "https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/isro-s-gslv-successfully-places-nvs-03-satellite-into-designated-orbit-126103100052_1.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The GSLV-F18 successfully launched the NVS-03 satellite from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 11:51pm on Friday. According to the Times of India, the 2,250kg satellite was placed into a geosynchronous transfer orbit with a 170km perigee and a 37,023km apogee approximately 18 minutes after liftoff.\n\nThe NVS-03 is a second-generation navigation satellite and the third satellite in a system designed to provide continuity for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System series, according to The Hindu - Sci-Tech. Live Mint reports that the satellite carries atomic clocks and an L1 signal compatible with modern devices.\n\nThe mission restored NavIC to its minimum operational configuration of four satellites, which strengthens India's independent navigation and precise timekeeping capabilities, according to Live Mint and Business Standard IN.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}