CMS 03 Satellite : ISRO Launches Heaviest Communication Satellite

ISRO launched the heaviest Communication Satellite. LVM3M5 carried the CMS 03 satellite and placed it in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Dubbed Bahubali for its heavy lift capacity, it launched the satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

History of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

ISRO was established in August 1969. The first satellite launched by it was Aryabhatta. The Soviet Union helped to launch this satellite in 1975. In July 1980, India’s Satellite Launch Vehicle-3 placed Rohini, the first Indian satellite, into orbit.. ISRO is headquartered in Bengaluru.

What is LVM3 – M5 Vehicle?

LVM3 – M5 is a two-stage solid trap on boosters (S200) vehicle. This is the fifth operation of LVM3. Its previous mission was Chandrayaan-3 on July 14, 2023. This vehicle has completed seven consecutive successful missions.

Two Stages include

• Liquid Core Stage (L110) – 115.9 tonnes of UH25 and N204 liquid propellant.
• Cryogenic Upper Stage (C25) – 28.6 tonnes of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.

Each S200 motor has Hydroxyl-terminated Polybutadiene (HTPB) based solid propellant.

What is the purpose of the CMS 03 satellite?

A multi-band communication satellite provides services over a wide oceanic region, including the Indian landmass. Civilian and strategic agencies will use this satellite. CMS 03 Satellite will replace GSAT-12, which is ageing.

With this Satellite launch, India has once again proved to be a master in rocket science. Hence, it’s another proud achievement for ISRO and India, showcasing India’s progress in research, communication, and technology.

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