‘One Nation, One Time’: Why Isro is sending atomic clocks into space

India’s ISRO is on the verge of launching the NVS-03 satellite, significantly boosting the nation’s navigation strengths. Equipped with an indigenous atomic clock, this satellite will improve time sovereignty and support the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, allowing services to reach beyond India’s borders. The launch symbolizes India’s resolve to establish independent navigation systems and accurate time synchronization, echoing the government’s dream of a standardized time framework across the country.