ISRO Set to Launch Heaviest Communication Satellite CMS-03 on Sunday
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for another major milestone with the planned launch of its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Sunday.

Weighing around 4,410 kg, CMS-03 will be the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The satellite will be carried by the LVM3-M5 rocket, fondly nicknamed ‘Bahubali’ for its impressive heavy-lift capability.

According to ISRO, the launch vehicle has been fully assembled and integrated with the spacecraft and moved to the second launch pad to undergo final pre-launch checks.

The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency said the mission underscores India’s growing capabilities in space technology and self-reliance in launching high-capacity communication satellites.

The LVM3, ISRO’s most powerful launcher, has previously been used for landmark missions such as Chandrayaan-3 and Gaganyaan test flights. With CMS-03, it is set to further expand India’s communication satellite fleet, enhancing connectivity and broadcasting services across the country.