New Delhi: India is preparing for its next major space mission as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) positions the CMS-03 satellite atop its trusted LVM-3 launch vehicle at Sriharikota. The countdown is underway for liftoff on November 2, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

CMS-03 will be placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit and, at 4,400 kilograms, will be India’s heaviest communication satellite so far. This launch is designated as the fifth operational flight of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3, which has become ISRO’s heavy-lift workhorse.

Designed to upgrade India’s communication infrastructure, the CMS-03 satellite will enhance connectivity across remote areas, with a special focus on the vast maritime spaces surrounding the subcontinent. It carries advanced transp

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