The home-grown alternative to GPS is becoming a useful tool for tech firms
Isro's second-generation navigation satellite series is considered a significant launch that would ensure the continuity of NavIC services
Mobile manufacturers assured the govt that they will install NavIC -- a navigation system developed by ISRO - in new 5G devices. NavIC is India's alternative to GPS. Let us find out more about it
The resulting explosion of bandwidth would provide a big boost to commerce in underserved areas
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said it provided consultation for Qualcomm towards enabling NavIC capability in their Snapdragon mobile chipset.
The initiative will help accelerate the adoption of NavIC and enhance the geolocation capabilities of mobile, automotive and the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in the region
The launch will be ISRO's second attempt at sending a replacement satellite