The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to achieve a new milestone in its space endeavors with the launch of its heaviest-ever communication satellite from within the country.[1][2] The advanced multi-band satellite, CMS-03, will be lofted into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) by India's most powerful rocket, the LVM3-M5, nicknamed 'Bahubali' for its impressive heavy-lift capabilities.The launch is scheduled from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.The CMS-03 satellite, with a mass of about 4,410 kg, will be the heaviest satellite to be launched from Indian soil This mission is designed to provide communication services over a wide oceanic region, including the Indian landmass Also known as GSAT-7R, the satellite is primarily intended to serve the Indian Navy, offering secure and high-capacity voice, video, and data links to enhance maritime surveillance and operationsThis launch marks a significant step in India's quest for self-reliance in space technology. While ISRO has built heavier satellites like the 5,854 kg GSAT-11, they were launched from foreign spaceports. The current mission demonstrates ISRO's capability to indigenously launch satellites weighing up to 4,000 kg into GTOThe 43.5-meter tall LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) rocket, which also powered the historic Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, will be undertaking its fifth operational flight. The countdown for the launch has already commenced after the successful integration of the satellite with the launch vehicle and its placement on the launch pad This mission is expected to bolster India's strategic communications infrastructure and reinforce its standing in the global space community.
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