Around 12000 trains are targeted for tracking in real-time using NavIC and other GNSS constellations.

It is also true that around 8700 trains are already equipped with NavIC along with other GNSS constellations.

As of now 11 satellites have been put in orbit. Some of them are not functioning. At present 4 satellites are providing Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) services, 4 satellites are being used for one way message broadcast, 1 satellites got decommissioned after its end-of-life service. 2 satellites could not reach the intended orbit.

NVS-03 is planned to be launched by end of 2025. Subsequently, with a gap of six months, NVS-04 & NVS-05 are planned to be launched.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

 

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