ISRO’s CMS-03 Set to Soar: LVM3-M5 Mission Aims for the Stars on Nov 2

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ISRO is set to launch its CMS-03 communication satellite aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket on November 2, 2025, from Sriharikota. Weighing 4,400 kg, CMS-03 is India’s heaviest communication satellite to date and will be placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit to enhance multi-band connectivity across India and nearby oceanic regions.

India’s Space Ambitions Soar Higher: CMS-03 to Ride LVM3-M5 on November 2

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for another milestone as it prepares to launch the CMS-03 communication satellite aboard its most powerful rocket, LVM3-M5, on November 2, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. This mission marks the fifth operational flight of the LVM3 and follows its historic success with Chandrayaan-3.

Key Highlights of the CMS-03/LVM3-M5 Mission:

Heaviest Satellite Yet

CMS-03 weighs approximately 4,400 kg, making it the heaviest communication satellite ever launched from Indian soil.

It will be placed into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) to support multi-band communication services.

Advanced Communication Capabilities

CMS-03 is designed to provide high-capacity connectivity across the Indian landmass and surrounding oceanic regions.

It will enhance services in telecommunications, broadcasting, and disaster management.

Launch Vehicle Details

The LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3), formerly known as GSLV Mk III, is ISRO’s heaviest and most powerful rocket, capable of carrying large payloads to GTO.

The vehicle was moved to the launch pad on October 26, signaling the final phase of pre-launch operations.

Legacy of LVM3

LVM3 previously launched the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, which made India the first country to land near the Moon’s south pole.

Its reliability and payload capacity make it ISRO’s go-to launcher for high-stakes missions.

Strategic Importance

The CMS-03 mission is part of India’s broader push to strengthen digital infrastructure, especially in remote and maritime zones.

It also reflects ISRO’s growing role in commercial satellite launches and global space partnerships.

With CMS-03, ISRO continues to demonstrate its prowess in space technology and satellite communications, reinforcing India’s position as a rising space power.

Sources: India Today, Business Standard

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