ISRO scripts history as `Bahubali` rocket injects heaviest satellite in orbit

Updated On: 03 November, 2025 10:10 AM IST | ronak mastakar

The heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the Indian soil onboard a new generation, homegrown `Bahubali` rocket was successfully placed into the intended orbit on Sunday, ISRO said. (Pics/PTI)

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<p>The communication satellite CMS-03, weighing 4,410 kg was flown on a LVM3-M5 rocket enabling the Indian space agency accomplish this rare feat. CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite and would provide services over a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass, according to ISRO</p>

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The communication satellite CMS-03, weighing 4,410 kg was flown on a LVM3-M5 rocket enabling the Indian space agency accomplish this rare feat. CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite and would provide services over a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass, according to ISRO

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The satellite was placed in the desired Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). It is also a replacement to the GSAT 7 series, launched in 2013

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ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said the launch vehicle successfully injected the communication satellite in the required orbit

<p>The "4410 kg satellite is precisely injected," he said. In his address from the Mission Control Center post launch, he described the LVM 3 satellite as `Bahubali,` in an apparent reference to its heavylift capability</p>

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The "4410 kg satellite is precisely injected," he said. In his address from the Mission Control Center post launch, he described the LVM 3 satellite as `Bahubali,` in an apparent reference to its heavylift capability

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He recalled that the rocket`s previous launch was the "most prestigious Chandrayaan 3 which brought pride to nation"

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