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India's Heaviest Satellite Soars: ISRO's Landmark Launch Boosts Communication
2 Nov
Summary
- ISRO to launch India's heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, on Nov 2, 2025
- CMS-03 weighs 4,410 kg, to be carried by powerful LVM3-M5 'Bahubali' rocket
- Launch marks India's growing self-reliance in space technology and heavy-lift capabilities
In a significant milestone for India's space program, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to launch its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, on November 2, 2025. The satellite, weighing approximately 4,410 kg, will be carried to a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) by ISRO's powerful LVM3-M5 rocket, also known as 'Bahubali'.
This launch marks a major step in India's quest for self-reliance in space technology. By launching CMS-03 directly from Indian soil, ISRO is reducing the country's dependency on foreign rockets and asserting its growing heavy-lift capabilities. The LVM3-M5 rocket, standing at 43.5 meters tall and with a liftoff mass of 642 tonnes, is designed to place large communication satellites into precise orbits at a lower cost than international alternatives.
The CMS-03 satellite is expected to significantly boost India's communication network, improving telecommunications, internet connectivity, and satellite broadcasting across the Indian subcontinent and wide oceanic regions. This enhanced digital connectivity will be vital for services such as education, telemedicine, and disaster management, especially in remote areas.
