Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a major milestone on Sunday with the successful launch of the country’s heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03 (also known as GSAT-7R).

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The launch took place at 5:26 PM from the Satish Dhawan Space Station in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

 

Key Details of the Launch

 

• Vehicle: The satellite was carried into orbit by the reliable LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-III) rocket. This marks the fifth operational flight for the LVM3, which is renowned for its role in India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission.
• Weight: Weighing approximately 4,400 kg, CMS-03 is the heaviest communication satellite ever launched from Indian soil.
• Orbit: The LVM3 successfully placed the massive satellite into a precise Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

 

Boost for the Indian Navy

 

The CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite designed with advanced, indigenous components. Its primary purpose is to serve the operational needs of the Indian Navy.

The satellite will significantly enhance the Navy’s space-based communication links and strengthen its maritime domain awareness capabilities across the Indian landmass and a wide oceanic region. The successful launch further solidifies India’s self-reliance in advanced space technology.