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CMS-03, a multi-band communication satellite, will provide services across the Indian landmass and surrounding oceanic regions for at least 15 years. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said the LVM3-M5 vehicle successfully injected the satellite into orbit, recalling that its previous flight had powered the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The LVM3-M5, nicknamed ‘Bahubali’, is a three-stage heavy-lift launch vehicle featuring two solid strap-on motors (S200), a liquid core stage (L110), and a cryogenic upper stage (C25). With this launch, ISRO’s LVM3 series has achieved a 100% success rate, completing eight flawless missions, including an experimental flight. The CMS-03 satellite replaces the GSAT-7 series (2013) and is designed to enhance communication coverage over land and sea. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO scientists, saying India’s space sector “continues to make us proud” and has become “synonymous with excellence and innovation.” Union Minister Jitendra Singh also hailed the mission as a symbol of India’s growing self-reliance in space technology.
