After final orbit manoeuvring, NVS-03 placed in GSO, ISRO set to operationalise NavIC constellation for defence needs

Chennai, Nov 5 (UNI) The NVS-03 Navigtion satellite was successfully injected into the intended Geostationary Orbit (GSO) after the final orbit raising manouvre, paving the way for opertionalising the NavIC constellation for strategic defence needs and strengthening border surveillance in the wake of fast changing geo-political situation. After a perfect lift off from the Second Launch Pad, the satellite was injected into a 170.3 km x 38080 km orbit by GSLV on October 30 at 2351 hrs. After the orbit manoeuvering, the spacecraft was now taken to the desired orbit. , ISRO today said four orbit manoeuvres have been successfully…