Sriharikota: In a historic moment, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, in what was a landmark leap for India’s independent satellite capabilities and maritime security.

The satellite, weighing 4410 kg, was launched from Sriharikota onboard a new generation, homegrown ‘Bahubali’ LVM3-M5 rocket at 5.26 pm IST. ADVERTISEMENT

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India’s #Bahubali scales the skies, with the successful launch of #LVM3M5 Mission!

“Bahubali” as it is being popularly referred, LVM3-M5 rocket is carrying the CMS-03 communication satellite, the heaviest ever to be launched from the Indian soil into a… pic.twitter.com/ccyIPUxpIX

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The spacecraft separated from

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