NavIC satellite loses its atomic clock: What this means for India’s bid for its own GPS

Atomic clocks are key for satellites being able to provide positioning data that is used for applications such as navigation ...

Atomic clock stopped working: Why ISRO is concerned over repeated satellite setbacks? NavIC ...

A sudden atomic clock failure on March 13, 2026, disabled a key NavIC satellite within minutes, prompting concerns over India’s GPS alternative and its long-term performance. This event has made ISRO ...

Explainer: What is an atomic clock and why it is crucial for navigation satellites

Launched aboard the PSLV–C32, ISRO’s workhorse, and successfully placed into geosynchronous orbit on March 10, 2016, it was ...