November 2, 2025 marked a major milestone for India’s space program as ISRO launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03 (GSAT-7R), aboard the LVM-3 “Baahubali” rocket. The 4,410 kg satellite was placed precisely into orbit, boosting India’s naval communication and maritime security. ISRO Chief V Narayanan hailed the launch as a “grand successful mission” and a testament to Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

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• CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) successfully launched by LVM-3 rocket from Sriharikota.
•  Satellite weighs 4,410 kg, ISRO’s heaviest communication satellite to date.
•  Mission enhances Indian Navy’s communication, surveillance, and maritime domain awareness.
•  Provides voice, data, video links across the Indian Ocean Region with high-capacity bandwidth.
•  Designed for 15-year service life, covering both Indian landmass and oceanic region.
•  Incorporates indigenous technologies, reinforcing Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
•  Despite bad weather, ISRO team achieved flawless launch performance.
•  Conducted new C-25 cryogenic stage restart experiment for future multi-orbit missions.
• LVM-3 achieves record payload lift—4410 kg to GTO, eighth straight success.
•  ISRO plans 7 launches in 5 months, including Gaganyaan uncrewed mission and foreign satellite commercial launch