Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:40am on 03 Nov 2025,Monday Science
ISRO successfully launched India's heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota's Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 5:35 pm today. Weighing approximately 4,400 kilograms, CMS-03 represents the fifth operational flight of the LVM3 launcher. Deployed into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit, the satellite will deliver multi-band communication services spanning India and surrounding ocean regions, enhancing secure data, voice, and video transmission for civilian and strategic applications. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan commended the achievement, highlighting India's capability in heavy satellite development and deployment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO scientists via X, emphasizing the mission as testament to India's space sector excellence and innovation, further strengthening the nation's communication infrastructure.
