The successful launch of the 4,410 kg CMS-03, the heaviest communication satellite to date, is a major leap in India's space journey, boosting naval communication and showcasing advanced indigenous technology

From using a creaking, old bullock-cart to transport a new satellite to the launch station to earning a place at the high table of the space-faring nations, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has come a long way. Its arduous journey symbolises the triumph of self-reliance over technological restrictions. For decades, the developed world used export controls on strategic technologies to prevent India from developing missile or nuclear technology. Now, India is on the other side of the table, having established its niche strengths. The successful launch of the 4,410 kg CMS

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