Watch with Pride as ISRO Creates History with CMS-03 Launch, Sends Heaviest Indian Satellite into Space Aboard ‘Bahubali’ Rocket
Watch with Pride as ISRO Creates History with CMS-03 Launch, Sends Heaviest Indian Satellite into Space Aboard ‘Bahubali’ Rocket
Weighing 4,410 kg, CMS-03 marks India’s growing dominance in space technology and self-reliance in heavy satellite launches.
India’s space odyssey reached a new milestone as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the country’s most powerful rocket, the LVM3, often called “Baahubali.”
The satellite, weighing 4,410 kilograms, was successfully placed into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), making it the heaviest communication satellite ever launched by India. From this orbit, CMS-03 will enhance communication, weather monitoring, and maritime connectivity across India and its adjoining oceanic regions.
The LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3), also known as GSLV Mk-3, stands 43.5 metres tall and operates in three stages. It is powered by two massive solid rocket boosters (S200) that provide the initial thrust, a liquid-fuelled core stage (L110) developed at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, and a cryogenic upper stage (C25) that precisely positions the satellite into orbit.
This is the same “Bahubali” rocket that powered Chandrayaan-3 to the Moon, reinforcing India’s stature as a global space leader. Today’s successful mission not only showcases India’s advanced space engineering but also underscores its growing self-reliance in launching heavy payloads, reducing dependence on foreign launch services.
According to ISRO, the primary objective of the CMS-03 mission is to provide improved communication services, especially to India’s remote, island, and maritime regions. The satellite will strengthen digital connectivity, aid defense and disaster management systems, and improve civilian communication networks.
The launch of LVM3 M5, the rocket’s fifth operational flight, marks another significant achievement in India’s space journey. With every mission, ISRO continues to refine its technology and precision, cementing India’s position not just as a participant, but as a pathfinder in the global space frontier.
