ISRO's LVM-3 to Launch CMS-03 Communication Satellite

ISRO is preparing to launch the CMS-03 communication satellite on November 2nd using the LVM-3 rocket from Sriharikota.

This is the fifth mission for this rocket.

The satellite, weighing about 4400 kg, is designed to provide communication services.

It will be the heaviest communication satellite launched from India into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

The LVM-3 rocket previously launched Chandrayaan-3, which made India the first to land near the lunar south pole.

This rocket is also planned for ISRO's human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, set to launch in 2027.