Cryo Power From Vadodara Fuels ISRO’s Bahubali Leap Into Orbit

Vadodara’s Cryogenic Tech Boosts India’s Heaviest Rocket Launch  
India’s space program scaled new heights on November 2, 2025, with the launch of the LVM3-M5 rocket—nicknamed “Bahubali”—carrying the 4,410-kg CMS-03 communication satellite. Behind this milestone was a vital contribution from INOXCVA, a Vadodara-headquartered engineering firm that supplied advanced cryogenic and thermo-vacuum systems to ISRO.

INOXCVA commissioned a state-of-the-art thermo-vacuum chamber at ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) in Ahmedabad. This chamber simulates the harsh conditions of space, ensuring satellite payloads are rigorously tested for reliability before launch. The CMS-03 satellite underwent trials in this chamber and at ISRO’s Acoustic Test Facility, validating its readiness for orbit.

Key Highlights:

Engineering support  

•   INOXCVA provided cryogenic and high-vacuum systems  
•   Thermo-vacuum chamber installed at SAC Ahmedabad  

Mission success  

•   LVM3-M5 launched CMS-03 on November 2 from Sriharikota  
•   CMS-03 is India’s heaviest communication satellite at 4,410 kg  

Strategic impact  

•   Enhances India’s self-reliance in space-grade infrastructure  
•   Strengthens Gujarat’s role in national space missions  

Sources: Times of India, Firstpost.