India’s heaviest communication satellite launched; ‘shiny example of Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ says ISRO chief

November 3, 2025 12:16 PM

India’s heaviest communication satellite launched; ‘shiny example of Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ says ISRO chief

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday successfully launched Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03), India’s heaviest communication satellite, marking a major milestone in country’s space and defence capabilities. The launch took place from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 5:26 PM, with the satellite being placed precisely into its intended orbit by the LVM3-M5 (Baahubali) rocket. The 4,410 kg multi-band communication satellite, ...

PM Modi congratulates ISRO on successful launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite

November 3, 2025 11:02 AM

PM Modi congratulates ISRO on successful launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03. In a post on X, PM Modi said: “Our space sector continues to make us proud! Congratulations, ISRO, on the successful launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03.” “Powered by our space scientists, it is commendable how our space sector has become synonymous with excellence and innovation. Their succ...