The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday, November 2, successfully launched the communication satellite CMS-03 aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket. The liftoff occurred at 5:26 pm after a smooth countdown, with all systems nominal and weather conditions favourable. The launch took place from the Second Launch Pad (SLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
The mission marks another major achievement for India’s space program, demonstrating the country’s growing capabilities in heavy-lift launches. CMS-03 is the first satellite weighing over 4,000 kg to be launched into a distant geosynchronous transfer orbit from Indian soil. This was the fifth operational flight of LVM3 launch vehicle carrying the CMS-03 communication satellite. Until now, ISRO relied on foreign private space agencies to launch its heavier satellites. The current mission marks a significant milestone in India’s space capabilities, showcasing the growing strength of the LVM3 launch vehicle.
Liftoff! #LVM3M5 launches #CMS03 from SDSC SHAR, carrying India’s heaviest communication satellite to GTO.
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— ISRO (@isro) November 2, 2025
LVM3-M5/CMS-03 Mission Update: CMS-03 separated successfully. Perfect injection: ISRO pic.twitter.com/pt8mPWzEA5
— ANI (@ANI) November 2, 2025
About CMS-03 Mission
CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite designed to provide services across a wide oceanic region, including the Indian landmass. Weighing about 4,400 kg, CMS-03 is the heaviest communication satellite to be launched to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Indian soil. Notably, the previous mission of LVM3 successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission, through which India became the first country to land successfully near the lunar south pole.
About LVM3
LVM3 is the new heavy lift launch vehicle of ISRO that is designed to carry up to 4,000 kg to GTO (Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit) in a cost effective manner. A three stage launch vehicle, LVM3 consists of two solid propellant S200 strap-ons and core stages comprising of L110 liquid stage, C25 cryogenic stage, the equipment bay (EB) and the Encapsulated assembly (EA).
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