The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, marking a major milestone for India’s space programme.
According to PTI, CMS-03 is the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The satellite was lifted by ISRO’s powerful LVM3-M5 rocket, popularly known as ‘Bahubali’ for its heavy-lift capability.
The LVM3 is a three-stage launch vehicle featuring two solid motor strap-ons (S200), a liquid propellant core stage (L110), and a cryogenic upper stage (C25). The rocket enables ISRO to launch communication satellites weighing up to 4,000 kg into GTO, enhancing India’s capability for advanced satellite communication and space operations.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh tweets, “India’s Bahubali scales the skies, with the successful launch of LVM3M5 Mission. “Bahubali”, as it is being popularly referred, the LVM3-M5 rocket is carrying the CMS-03 communication satellite, the heaviest ever to be launched from… pic.twitter.com/kaRKONRerg
— ANI (@ANI) November 2, 2025
