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ISRO Set to Launch Heaviest Satellite CMS-03 in 2025

11/2/2025

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its heaviest satellite, CMS-03, weighing 4,410 kg, on November 2, 2025.
CMS-03 will be deployed into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) using the LVM3-M5 rocket, also known as Bahubali.
The LVM3-M5 rocket is ISRO's fifth operational flight and uses a three-stage configuration designed for cost-effective launches.
CMS-03 is expected to enhance communications services.
ISRO has not confirmed any military applications for CMS-03.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its heaviest satellite, CMS-03, weighing 4,410 kg, on November 2, 2025.
CMS-03 will be deployed into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) using the LVM3-M5 rocket, also known as Bahubali.
The LVM3-M5 rocket is ISRO's fifth operational flight and uses a three-stage configuration designed for cost-effective launches.
CMS-03 is expected to enhance communications services.
ISRO has not confirmed any military applications for CMS-03.