The BRICS TimesISRO’s CMS-03 satellite will establish fast, secure communication links. These links are for Indian Navy’s ships, aircraft, submarines, and maritime operations centers.
ISRO Achieves Major Communication Satellite Milestone
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the over 4,000 kg communication CMS-03 satellite (GSAT-7R). Its successful orbital placement happened on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The CMS-03 satellite is the Indian Navy’s most advanced communication spacecraft yet. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Heaviest Satellite Launch by India
ISRO stated this 4,410 kg spacecraft is India’s heaviest satellite launched into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The launch used the LVM3-M5 rocket, popularly known as ‘Baahubali’ for its impressive heavy-lifting capability.
ISRO Shared Launch Details
ISRO posted about the launch on social media platform X on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The post read, “LVM3-M5 launch day. India’s heavy vehicle will launch CMS-03 today, Sunday (November 2) at 5:26 pm.” Earlier that day, an ISRO official told PTI, “The 24-hour countdown began on Saturday at 5:26 pm. It has been proceeding smoothly.”
The official mentioned that LVM-03 is ISRO’s newest heavy-lift launch vehicle. It will be used to place 4,000 kg spacecraft economically into GTO.
Indigenously Designed for Naval Superiority
The Indian Navy’s satellite was designed and manufactured completely within India. This spacecraft will enable fast and secure communication among naval assets. These assets include ships, aircraft, submarines, and operations centers. Furthermore, the Indian Navy will monitor every enemy movement in the maritime region.
Understanding the LVM-03 Rocket
This three-stage launch vehicle ensures ISRO’s total independence in launching heavy communication satellites. It can launch up to 4,000 kg into GTO. The rocket includes two solid motor ‘strap-ons’ (S200), a liquid propellant core stage (L110), and a cryogenic stage (C25). ISRO scientists also call the LVM-03 the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) MK3. ISRO confirmed the LVM3-M5 is the fifth operational flight.
