

ISRO successfully launched the GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the NVS-03 satellite, the third in India’s second-generation NavIC navigation series, prompting congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

ISRO successfully launched the GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the NVS-03 satellite, the third in India’s second-generation NavIC navigation series, prompting congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Oh great, another “milestone” nobody saw coming, right? India sent up a navigation satellite, the PM tweeted a thumbs-up, and somehow this is the news. Launches are scheduled months ahead, mission timelines are public, and a rocket going up on time is the one thing that never surprises anyone. Real story would’ve been if it blew up.