Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO) is scheduled to launch the Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite today, November 2, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The 4,410 kg satellite, the heaviest to be launched from Indian soil into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), will travel onboard the LVM3-M5 rocket, known as ‘Bahubali’ for its heavy-lift capability.
The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency said the 43.5-metre-tall LVM3-M5 rocket, fully integrated with the spacecraft, has been moved to the second launch pad for pre-launch operations. This will be the fifth operational flight of the LVM3 launch vehicle, which ISRO also terms as the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mk III.
ISRO CMS-03 satellite launch time
The launch is scheduled for a 5.26 pm liftoff on Sunday. The three-stage LVM3 vehicle consists of two solid motor strap-ons (S200), a liquid propellant core stage (L110), and a cryogenic stage (C25). This configuration provides ISRO with complete self-reliance in launching heavier communication satellites weighing up to 4,000 kg into GTO.
ISRO CMS-03 satellite launch mission live streaming channels
The launch of GSAT-7R (CMS-03) will be livestreamed on ISRO’s official YouTube channel, allowing viewers to watch the liftoff and mission progress in real time. For television audiences, the event will also be broadcast live on the state-run news channel DD National.
Strengthening Navy’s communication and surveillance capabilities
The GSAT-7R (CMS-03) satellite is designed to be the most advanced communication satellite developed for the Indian Navy so far. It will enhance the Navy’s space-based communications network and significantly boost its maritime domain awareness capabilities across the Indian Ocean Region.
India’s expanding heavy-lift capability
ISRO said the LVM3 rocket is capable of carrying payloads up to 4,000 kg to GTO and 8,000 kg to Low Earth Orbit. The S200 solid rocket boosters, developed at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, provide the necessary thrust for liftoff. The liquid stage, powered by two Vikas engines, was designed and developed at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre.
The LVM3 has previously been used for major missions, including the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which successfully landed near the lunar South Pole in 2023. The space agency noted that this new launch further consolidates India’s capability to deploy advanced communication satellites indigenously.
The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency said the 43.5-metre-tall LVM3-M5 rocket, fully integrated with the spacecraft, has been moved to the second launch pad for pre-launch operations. This will be the fifth operational flight of the LVM3 launch vehicle, which ISRO also terms as the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mk III.
ISRO CMS-03 satellite launch time
The launch is scheduled for a 5.26 pm liftoff on Sunday. The three-stage LVM3 vehicle consists of two solid motor strap-ons (S200), a liquid propellant core stage (L110), and a cryogenic stage (C25). This configuration provides ISRO with complete self-reliance in launching heavier communication satellites weighing up to 4,000 kg into GTO.
ISRO CMS-03 satellite launch mission live streaming channels
The launch of GSAT-7R (CMS-03) will be livestreamed on ISRO’s official YouTube channel, allowing viewers to watch the liftoff and mission progress in real time. For television audiences, the event will also be broadcast live on the state-run news channel DD National.
Strengthening Navy’s communication and surveillance capabilities
The GSAT-7R (CMS-03) satellite is designed to be the most advanced communication satellite developed for the Indian Navy so far. It will enhance the Navy’s space-based communications network and significantly boost its maritime domain awareness capabilities across the Indian Ocean Region.
India’s expanding heavy-lift capability
ISRO said the LVM3 rocket is capable of carrying payloads up to 4,000 kg to GTO and 8,000 kg to Low Earth Orbit. The S200 solid rocket boosters, developed at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, provide the necessary thrust for liftoff. The liquid stage, powered by two Vikas engines, was designed and developed at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre.
The LVM3 has previously been used for major missions, including the Chandrayaan-3 mission, which successfully landed near the lunar South Pole in 2023. The space agency noted that this new launch further consolidates India’s capability to deploy advanced communication satellites indigenously.
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