Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:17pm on 02 Nov 2025,Sunday Science
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, from Sriharikota on Sunday evening. The satellite, weighing 4,410 kg, was carried by the LVM3-M5 rocket, also known as the ‘Bahubali’ for its power and size. The 43.5-metre-tall rocket lifted off at 5:26 pm after a smooth 24-hour countdown. This was the fifth operational flight of the LVM3 vehicle. The CMS-03 satellite will help improve communication services across India. Earlier, ISRO used foreign launch vehicles for heavy satellites, but this mission marks another step in India’s growing space capability and self-reliance. (PC: X/@isro)
