ISRO Schedules October Launch of NVS-03 Satellite Using Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle

ISRO is coordinating satellite integration and launch vehicle assembly for the NVS-03 mission, aligning engineering teams, test facilities, and schedule milestones as the agency advances toward its upcoming launch window, including payload encapsulation and transport to the launch pad.

NVS-03 has been assigned an October liftoff slot, a timing decision reflected in recent launch‑date analysis that positions the satellite within ISRO’s 2026 operational calendar and supports the agency’s broader deployment plan to enhance regional navigation capabilities.

Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle is confirmed as the launch platform, the heavy‑lift rocket that ISRO will use to deliver NVS-03 into its designated geosynchronous orbit, completing the vehicle’s mission profile and will follow the standard flight sequence for GSLV missions.

Mission preparation now emphasizes final system checks, fueling operations, and range clearance procedures, ensuring all safety and performance criteria are met before the October launch window is opened, and coordinate with the tracking stations for post‑launch verification.