Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated India's scientists and engineers at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying the NVS-03 satellite on October 31, 2026. The Prime Minister stated that this mission marks an important step toward strengthening NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), India's indigenous satellite navigation system. The NVS-03 satellite is equipped with enhanced capabilities that will further advance India's pursuit of self-reliance in critical technologies and strengthen navigation services for the benefit of citizens. Shri Modi lauded the dedication and ingenuity of India's space scientists, stating that their continued achievements make the nation proud. The announcement was made through the Prime Minister's Office and also shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) where the Prime Minister reiterated the significance of this technological achievement for the country's navigation capabilities and self-reliance objectives.