It will augment the existing satellite and bolster the capability of the NavIC constellation by adding more robustness and new features.

A highly stable Rubidium atomic clock is part of the navigation payload of the satellite.

Failure of the imported Rubidium atomic clocks across the fleet of previous generation of satellite led to the creation of an indigenous option.

[7] The satellite will help in maintaining the continuity that was lagging due to the failure of Rubidium Atomic clocks in previous satellites whilst bolstering the feature set with new bands and longer life.

The inclusion of the civilian L1 band will further bolsters Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System position in the mass market.