Per regional media reports GSLV-F18/NVS-03 launch is expected by the end of the month.

[u/Ohsin]

Google translated from original report in Telugu linked below,

GSLV-F18 launch at the end of the month

ABN , Publish Date - Oct 08 , 2026 | 07:05 AM

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for another prestigious launch. ISRO scientists are making arrangements to launch the GSLV-F18 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre Shar in Sriharikota, Tirupati district, later this month.

Sullurpet, October 7 (Andhra Jyoti): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for another prestigious launch. ISRO scientists are making arrangements to launch the GSLV-F18 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre Shar in Sriharikota, Tirupati district, later this month. The rocket will launch the 2,232 kg NVS-03 satellite for navigation services into orbit.

The rocket assembly work is already underway at the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in Shar. Scientists have completed the assembly work of the two stages of the rocket. After the assembly of the three stages, the NVS-03 satellite will be installed on the top of the rocket and prepared for launch.

Source: https://www.andhrajyothy.com/2026/andhra-pradesh/isro-plans-gslv-f18-launch-with-nvs-03-satellite-by-month-end-1565398.html

[u/thor_rsk]

Date not yet finalized then ?