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 ...
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ISRO's NavIC is down: What is an atomic clock that has put India's desi GPS in danger

Atomic clocks are the heart of any satellite navigation system, providing the ultra-precise timing required to determine ...

India’s NavIC network hit by IRNSS-1F failure after atomic clock malfunction

On 13th March 2026, the procured on-board atomic clock stopped functioning. However, the satellite will continue to function ...
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India’s NavIC is not fully functional even after 27 years—military loses the most

Last week, ISRO confirmed that the atomic clock on board the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System-1F—the first ...

India's NavIC satellite system faces challenge as IRNSS-1F failed after atomic clock malfunction: what we know

India's NavIC GPS alternative faces challenges after satellite IRNSS-1F failed, reducing operational satellites to three. A ...