ISRO successfully launched the NVS-03 satellite aboard GSLV-F18, strengthening India's NavIC navigation system and its efforts to reduce dependence on GPS. GSLV-F18 placed NVS-03 into its planned transfer orbit.The satellite will strengthen India's indigenous NavIC navigation system.PM Modi congratulated the ISRO team.Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated scientists and engineers at ISRO on Saturday after the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)- F18 rocket successfully launched the NVS-03 satellite from Sriharikota.