Time synchronisation of satellites are carried out using reference clocks onboard navigation satellites along with high precision ground based reference to maintain time accuracy all the time. 

NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) time synchronisation services has potential for adoption in Satellite Control Centre System, Power Grid and Interactive ground network system (VSAT Hubs). 

This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today. 
 

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