The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is set to launch its heaviest communication satellite ever, CMS-03 or GSAT-7R, aboard the Launch Vehicle Mark-III a.k.a LVM-3.

This mission marks a significant milestone in India’s space program, showcasing advancements in satellite technology and launch capabilities while addressing critical defense needs.

The vehicle will lift off at 5:26 pm IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota on Sunday. The countdown for the launch began on Saturday.

WHAT IS GSAT-7R or CMS-03 SATELLITE?

GSAT-7R is designed to replace GSAT-7, which was launched in 2013. Both GSAT-7 (Rukmini) and its replacement GSAT-7R (CMS-03) are dedicated to the Indian Navy.

The GSAT-7A satellite from the same series was launched for the Indian Air Force. The GSAT-7

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