Wed Jan 29 07:10:00 IST 2025: ## India’s NavIC Navigation System Gets a Boost with Launch of Second-Generation Satellite

**CHENNAI, INDIA – January 10, 2025** – India’s indigenous navigation system, NavIC, is set to receive a significant upgrade with the imminent launch of NVS-02, the second satellite in its second-generation series. NVS-02, built at the U R Satellite Centre (URSC), is scheduled to launch from Sriharikota High Altitude Range (SHAR) in January 2025.

This advanced satellite boasts enhanced capabilities compared to its predecessors. It carries navigation payloads operating on L1, L5, and S bands, along with a C-band ranging payload. Unlike its predecessor, NVS-01, which debuted with an indigenous atomic clock, NVS-02 utilizes a combination of indigenous and imported atomic clocks for superior timekeeping accuracy. The satellite, weighing 2250 kg and capable of handling approximately 3 kW of power, will replace the IRNSS-1E satellite at 111.75ºE.

NVS-02 underwent rigorous testing, including thermovac tests to simulate the harsh conditions of space and dynamic tests to ensure its launch survivability. A comprehensive pre-shipment review confirmed its performance and readiness for launch. The addition of NVS-02, and its planned counterparts, will strengthen NavIC’s constellation, ensuring continued, high-accuracy positioning, velocity, and timing services across India and a 1500 km radius beyond. The inclusion of the L1 band signal will also expand the system’s service capabilities. The launch of NVS-02 marks a crucial step in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in space technology and navigation.

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