Summary
It carries precise atomic clocks and three signal types (L one, L five, S) to give better location information.
The satellite will work over India and about 1,500 km beyond, helping phones, cars, ships, and farms.
Key Points
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Launch vehicle: Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Flight 18.
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Satellite mass: about 2,250 kg.
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First orbit‑raising maneuver completed on October 31.
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Adds a new L one signal to work with other global navigation systems.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsGeosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
a big rocket that puts satellites into a high Earth orbit
orbit‑raising maneuver
a movement that lifts the satellite to its final path
signal
a radio message that tells a receiver where it is
global navigation system
worldwide network of satellites that help find locations
atomic clock
a super‑accurate clock that keeps exact time
frequency band
different radio channels the satellite uses
navigation
finding the way from one place to another
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