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In Photos: 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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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 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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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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