How The Heaviest Indian Satellite GSAT-7R Will Strengthen Navy’s Eyes and Ears Across the Indian Ocean

ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ Rocket Lifts India’s Heaviest Satellite into Orbit

ISRO created history when its powerful ‘Bahubali’ rocket, LVM3-M5, successfully launched the country’s heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, into a precise geosynchronous transfer orbit from Sriharikota. The satellite, weighing 4,410 kg, is a significant step towards India’s self-reliance in space technology. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan welcomed the launch as another proud moment for the nation, citing LVM3’s previous achievement with Chandra…

Gsat-7R: India’s Heaviest Communication Satellite Takes Flight, To Power The Navy’s Next Era Of Strength

In a historic stride towards technological self-reliance, ISRO has launched India’s heaviest-ever communication satellite – Gsat-7R (CMS-03) aboard the powerful LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota. Weighing a mighty 4,410 kg, this mission doesn’t just mark a scientific milestone, it’s a strategic leap for India’s maritime defence and communication capabilities. Just 16 minutes after liftoff, the LVM3 successfully placed the satellite into its sub-Ge…

How The Heaviest Indian Satellite GSAT-7R Will Strengthen Navy’s Eyes and Ears Across the Indian Ocean

India’s space ambitions soared higher once again as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the country’s heaviest communication satellite, GSAT-7R (CMS-03), aboard its most powerful rocket, the LVM3-M5 fondly called the “Bahubali” of Indian rockets. The launch, conducted from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on November 2, 2025, marked a major milestone in India’s journey toward self-reliance in space te…