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NavIC Faces Malfunctions, Limited to Three Operational Satellites

3/26/2026

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NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), India's satellite navigation system, suffers from atomic clock malfunctions, leaving three satellites able to provide navigation services as of March 10, 2025.
Experts warn that reliance on foreign navigation systems during conflicts could compromise security.
In 2025, the failed NVS-02 launch postponed subsequent missions, leaving NavIC with limited capabilities.

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NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), India's satellite navigation system, suffers from atomic clock malfunctions, leaving three satellites able to provide navigation services as of March 10, 2025.
Experts warn that reliance on foreign navigation systems during conflicts could compromise security.
In 2025, the failed NVS-02 launch postponed subsequent missions, leaving NavIC with limited capabilities.