GSLV-F18 with Navic satellite NVS-03 lifts off from SHAR Range at 2351 hrs

Sriharikota, Oct 30 (UNI) In a key mission aimed at augmenting the NavIC constellation for the Indian armed forces, the GSLV-F18 with the NVS-03 satellite onboard, lifts off from the SHAR Range here tonight. After a smooth 24 hr countdown, the three stage vehicle took off majestically from the Second Launch Pad at 2351 hrs lighting up the night skies. "Lift off normal", ISRO said, after the take off. ISRO Scientists at the Mission Control Centre are watching the course of the flight with bated breadth. About 20 minutes after the take off, the satellite wil be injected into theGeosynchronous…