ISRO to launch heaviest communication satellite CMS-03 on Nov 2
Bengaluru, Oct 30: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the launch of its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03,…
Bengaluru, Oct 30: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the launch of its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, on November 2.
Weighing approximately 4,400 kg, the satellite will be lifted to a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) by India’s LVM3 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
According to ISRO, the CMS-03 mission marks the fifth operational flight of the LVM3 launch vehicle, designated as LVM3-M5.
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Once in orbit, the multi-band satellite will enhance communication coverage across the Indian subcontinent and surrounding oceanic regions, bolstering connectivity and network resilience.
ISRO noted that the CMS-03 satellite will become the fifth operational satellite in its communication series, expanding the nation’s capacity for high-quality telecommunication and data transmission services over a vast geographical area.
