PM Modi Hails ISRO's GSLV-F18 Launch: A Leap for India's NavIC System

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised ISRO for the successful launch of the GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the NVS-03 satellite, marking a significant step in enhancing India's indigenous NavIC satellite navigation system. The NVS-03 satellite, equipped with advanced capabilities, aims to support India's self-reliance in critical technologies and improve navigation services for citizens. Modi's acknowledgment of the dedication of India's space scientists highlights the nation's growing prowess in space technology. This launch restores NavIC to its minimum operational configuration, showcasing India's commitment to advancing its space capabilities.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 31, 2026, 13:50 IST

A Milestone for India's Space Endeavors

New Delhi: On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the scientists and engineers at ISRO following the successful launch of the GSLV-F18 rocket, which carried the NVS-03 satellite. He emphasized that this mission is a significant advancement in enhancing NavIC, India's homegrown satellite navigation system.

Modi highlighted that the NVS-03 satellite, equipped with advanced features, will bolster India's efforts towards self-sufficiency in essential technologies and will enhance navigation services for the populace.

In a post shared on X, he stated, "Congratulations to our scientists and engineers at ISRO on the successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03. This mission marks an important step in strengthening NavIC, our indigenous satellite navigation system."

The Prime Minister expressed pride in the dedication and creativity of India's space scientists, which continues to elevate the nation's stature.

With the successful launch of the NVS-03 satellite, India's independent regional navigation satellite system, NavIC, has been restored to its minimum operational configuration of four satellites. The satellite was successfully placed into its designated orbit by the GSLV rocket.

The NVS-03, a second-generation navigation satellite featuring both indigenous and procured atomic clocks, offers a wide range of applications, including civilian uses such as real-time tracking of trains, vehicles, and shipping vessels.