Summary
The satellite is part of India's own system that helps people know their location.
It carries very precise atomic clocks that keep perfect time for navigation.
Key Points
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The launch used the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket.
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The new satellite will strengthen India's regional navigation system.
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It adds more signals, making the service work over a larger area.
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The mission shows India's ability to build and launch its own technology.
New Words to Learn
13 wordsnavigation
finding directions and places
satellite
a machine that travels around Earth in space
indigenous
made inside the country
self‑reliance
being able to do things without outside help
geosynchronous transfer orbit
a special path that moves a satellite to its final spot far above Earth
atomic clock
a super‑accurate clock that uses atoms
signal
a message sent from the satellite that devices can read
coverage
the region where the service works
constellation
a group of satellites that work together
turnaround time
how fast the next rocket can be prepared
elliptical orbit
a stretched circular path around Earth
positioning
telling the exact spot of something
timing
telling the exact time
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