[[Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System]] (IRNSS), named with the acronym NavIC ( Navigation with Indian Constellation; also, ”nāvik” ‘sailor’ or ‘navigator’ in Indian languages), is a regional [[satellite navigation]] system that provides accurate real-time positioning and timing services.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IRNSS-1G exemplifies Make in India: PM |url=http://www.thestatesman.com/mobi/news/latest-headlines/irnss-1g-exemplifies-make-in-india–says-pm/139068.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923005239/http://www.thestatesman.com/mobi/news/latest-headlines/irnss-1g-exemplifies-make-in-india–says-pm/139068.html |archive-date=2016-09-23 |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=www.thestatesman.com}}</ref> It covers Indian mainland and regions extending 1,500 km (930 mi) around it, with plans for further extension up to 3,000 km (1,900 mi).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-06-08 |title=Satellites are in the sky, but long way to go before average Indians get Desi GPS |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/satellites-are-in-the-sky-but-long-way-to-go-before-average-indians-get-desi-gps/articleshow/64506628.cms |access-date=2025-12-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>The system currently consists of a constellation of eight satellites, with two additional satellites on ground as stand-by. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-01-18 |title=Isro to launch 5th navigation satellite on Jan 20, first in 2016 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/isro-starts-countdown-to-launch-fifth-navigation-satellite-irnss-1e/story-qSv6U8T8dT4pRThRHc3VIO.html |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>The constellation is in orbit since 2018. NavIC will provide two levels of service, the “standard positioning service”, which will be open for civilian use, and a “restricted service” (an [[Encryption|encrypted]] one) for authorised users (including the military).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-04-28 |title=ISRO puts seventh and final IRNSS navigation satellite into orbit ? Tech2 |url=http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/isro-puts-seventh-and-final-irnss-navigation-satellite-into-orbit-311968.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517031622/http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/isro-puts-seventh-and-final-irnss-navigation-satellite-into-orbit-311968.html |archive-date=2017-05-17 |access-date=2025-12-04 |work=Tech2 |language=en-US}}</ref> Nilesh Desai as a Deputy Director at [[Space Applications Centre]] was responsible for the design & development of different types of real time data processing techniques, User Receivers for indigenous NavIC satellites.<ref name=”:0″ /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-09-07 |title=Mobile phones may have NaVIC system as early as next year: ISRO scientist |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/mobile-phones-may-have-navic-system-as-early-as-next-year-isro-scientist/articleshow/65724520.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-12-04 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> In a press interaction Desai mentioned that once NavIC will be fully operational, it will greatly benefit both the military and the general public.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ISRO prepares for landmark 100th launch today; NVS-2 to improve India’s navigational system |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/isro-prepares-for-landmark-100th-launch-today-nvs-2-to-improve-indias-navigational-system20250129045251/ |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref> He pointed out that at present, locating a missing soldier can be quite challenging; however, once NavIC is operational, this can be much easier to address. A wristwatch-like device designed in [[Space Applications Centre]] will be provided to soldiers, which will continuously track and relay their location. Once this indigenously developed system will be operational, India will not need to rely on any foreign technology.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=UT Staff |date=2025-08-29 |title=India Plans Indigenous Space Station and NavIC by 2035: Dr. Nilesh M. Desai, Director, SAC, ISRO |url=https://udaipurtimes.com/technology/india-plans-indigenous-space-station-and-navic-by-2035-dr/cid17334897.htm |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=udaipurtimes.com |language=en}}</ref>
[[Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System]] (IRNSS), named with the acronym NavIC ( Navigation with Indian Constellation; also, ”nāvik” ‘sailor’ or ‘navigator’ in Indian languages), is a regional [[satellite navigation]] system that provides accurate real-time positioning and timing services.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IRNSS-1G exemplifies Make in India: PM |url=http://www.thestatesman.com/mobi/news/latest-headlines/irnss-1g-exemplifies-make-in-india–says-pm/139068.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923005239/http://www.thestatesman.com/mobi/news/latest-headlines/irnss-1g-exemplifies-make-in-india–says-pm/139068.html |archive-date=2016-09-23 |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=www.thestatesman.com}}</ref> It covers Indian mainland and regions extending 1,500 km (930 mi) around it, with plans for further extension up to 3,000 km (1,900 mi).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-06-08 |title=Satellites are in the sky, but long way to go before average Indians get Desi GPS |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/satellites-are-in-the-sky-but-long-way-to-go-before-average-indians-get-desi-gps/articleshow/64506628.cms |access-date=2025-12-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>The system currently consists of a constellation of eight satellites, with two additional satellites on ground as stand-by. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-01-18 |title=Isro to launch 5th navigation satellite on Jan 20, first in 2016 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/isro-starts-countdown-to-launch-fifth-navigation-satellite-irnss-1e/story-qSv6U8T8dT4pRThRHc3VIO.html |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>The constellation is in orbit since 2018. NavIC will provide two levels of service, the “standard positioning service”, which will be open for civilian use, and a “restricted service” (an [[Encryption|encrypted]] one) for authorised users (including the military).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-04-28 |title=ISRO puts seventh and final IRNSS navigation satellite into orbit ? Tech2 |url=http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/isro-puts-seventh-and-final-irnss-navigation-satellite-into-orbit-311968.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517031622/http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/isro-puts-seventh-and-final-irnss-navigation-satellite-into-orbit-311968.html |archive-date=2017-05-17 |access-date=2025-12-04 |work=Tech2 |language=en-US}}</ref> Nilesh Desai as a Deputy Director at [[Space Applications Centre]] was responsible for the design & development of different types of real time data processing techniques, User Receivers for indigenous NavIC satellites.<ref name=”:0″ /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-09-07 |title=Mobile phones may have NaVIC system as early as next year: ISRO scientist |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/mobile-phones-may-have-navic-system-as-early-as-next-year-isro-scientist/articleshow/65724520.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-12-04 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> In a press interaction Desai mentioned that once NavIC will be fully operational, it will greatly benefit both the military and the general public.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ISRO prepares for landmark 100th launch today; NVS-2 to improve India’s navigational system |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/isro-prepares-for-landmark-100th-launch-today-nvs-2-to-improve-indias-navigational-system20250129045251/ |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref> He pointed out that at present, locating a missing soldier can be quite challenging; however, once NavIC is operational, this can be much easier to address. A wristwatch-like device designed in [[Space Applications Centre]] will be provided to soldiers, which will continuously track and relay their location. Once this indigenously developed system will be operational, India will not need to rely on any foreign technology.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=UT Staff |date=2025-08-29 |title=India Plans Indigenous Space Station and NavIC by 2035: Dr. Nilesh M. Desai, Director, SAC, ISRO |url=https://udaipurtimes.com/technology/india-plans-indigenous-space-station-and-navic-by-2035-dr/cid17334897.htm |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=udaipurtimes.com |language=en}}</ref>
