New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch the much-awaited navigation satellite NVS-03 aboard a GSLV rocket on Friday, October 30. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming mission and why is t crucial:

According to ISRO, NVS-03 is the third satellite in the next-generation navigation satellite system, which will help ensure continuity of navigation services for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) series.

The satellite carries an indigenous atomic clock, along with procured atomic clocks.

It also includes band L1 in addition to existing L5/S signals (which provide information including location), with coverage over the Indian landmass and a region extending 1500 km...