India news: Space agency to boost GPS alternative with new satellite

The Indian national space agency's NVS-03 mission aims to strengthen NavIC, India's indigenous navigation system, and reduce reliance on the US-owned GPS. DW has more.

• The NVS-03 satellite will be carried into orbit by the GSLV-F18 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota
• It aims to boost NavIC, India's indigenous alternative to the US Global Positioning System (GPS) system

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