ISRO's Heaviest Satellite Launch: A New Milestone in Space Technology

ISRO is set to launch its heaviest satellite, CMS-03, using the indigenously developed LVM3-M5 rocket. This milestone marks India's growing self-reliance in space technology, as the satellite lifts off into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Previously, heavier satellites were launched using Europe's Arianespace rockets.

India is on the brink of a significant leap in its space exploration capabilities with the launch of its heaviest satellite, CMS-03. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will deploy its advanced rocket, LVM3-M5, also known as 'Bahubali,' to propel the 4,410 kg satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

This launch, scheduled for Sunday, highlights ISRO's stride towards self-reliance, reducing its dependency on international collaborations, such as with Arianespace, for satellite launches. Previously, such missions required the use of external launch sites like French Guiana.

The LVM3-M5 rocket, with its robust design incorporating solid motor strap-ons, a liquid propellant stage, and a cryogenic stage, exhibits India's engineering prowess. As ISRO's fifth operational flight for this kind of payload, it showcases India's progressing space ambitions and technical mastery.

(With inputs from agencies.)