ISRO launches second generation navigation satellite 'NVS-01' with indigenous atomic clock on board

ISRO's GSLV rocket carrying navigation satellite NVS-01 lifted off from this spaceport on Monday. ISRO aims to augment continuity of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) services with the launch of the satellite. The 51.7 metre tall rocket lifted off majestically from the second launch pad at this space port here, located about 130 km from Chennai. Amid clear skies, it took off at a prefixed time of 10.42 am.

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[ranashome]

The Atomic clock is critical for high level of precision 😊