NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) following the successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03, the third satellite in India’s next-generation navigation satellite system, calling it an important milestone in strengthening the country’s indigenous space-based navigation capabilities.
In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Another milestone in India’s space journey!”
Highlighting the significance of the launch, Jaiswal said, “The successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03, the third satellite in India’s next-generation navigation satellite system, is an important milestone in strengthening India’s indigenous space-based navigation capabilities and critical technologies.”
He also congratulated the scientists and engineers involved in the mission, acknowledging their contribution to India’s space programme.
“Congratulations to our scientists and engineers at @isro for their dedication and ingenuity!” he added.

