Developed jointly by the Indian Space Research Organisation and the Airports Authority of India.
First Satellite Based Augmentation System certified for the equatorial region and works together with similar systems from the United States, Europe and Japan.
Supports India’s broader navigation ecosystem, complementing the regional NavIC system.
Shows India’s growing aerospace manufacturing and technology capabilities.
Operating since 2015, it uses three geostationary satellites—GSAT‑8, GSAT‑10 and GSAT‑15—and a network of ground stations to provide corrected signals and safety data.
The system was successfully demonstrated in June 2026 when a commercial jet performed a satellite‑based landing approach.
Beyond aviation, the technology is being explored for ships, road and rail transport, disaster management, defence and surveying.
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