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🇮🇳 Indigenous Indian TechnologyNavigation with Indian Constellation (IRNSS), providing highly accurate positioning services across India.
NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is an independent regional satellite navigation system developed by ISRO. It consists of a constellation of 7 to 8 satellites in geostationary and geosynchronous orbits, providing 24/7 positioning, navigation, and timing services across India and an area extending 1,500 km around its borders.
Technology Details
Status
operational
Category
navigation
Developer
ISRO
First Tested
July 1, 2013
Operational Since
2018
Indigenous
Yes 🇮🇳
External References
Developing Organization
ISRO
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Technology Timeline
First TestJuly 1, 2013
Operational Since2018
Current Statusoperational
Technology Profile
NavIC is classified under the navigation domain of Indian space technology. It is currently operational and developed by ISRO.