Key Takeaways
- PM Modi and Vice-President congratulate ISRO on successful CMS-03 launch
- India’s heaviest communication satellite to boost maritime security
- LVM3-M5 ‘Bahubali’ rocket demonstrates sovereign heavy-payload capability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed ISRO for successfully launching India’s heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space capabilities.
In a social media post, PM Modi stated: “Our space sector continues to make us proud! Congratulations, ISRO, on the successful launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03.”
He added: “Powered by our space scientists, it is commendable how our space sector has become synonymous with excellence and innovation. Their successes have furthered national progress and empowered countless lives.”
Vice-President Applauds Achievement
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan extended “heartiest congratulations” to both ISRO and the Indian Navy for the successful deployment.
He noted: “India’s mighty LVM3-M5 rocket once again roared to the skies, successfully placing GSAT-7R (CMS-03) the heaviest and most advanced communication satellite for the Indian Navy – into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.”
The indigenously developed satellite will significantly enhance space-based communications, connectivity, and maritime domain awareness across the Indian Ocean Region, advancing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Strategic Importance
Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt (Retd.), Director General of the Indian Space Association, described the launch as a “monumental achievement for India.”
He emphasized: “The successful launch of the CMS-03 satellite by LVM3 rocket (Bahubali) powerfully demonstrates our sovereign capability in launching heavy-payload satellites for strategic applications.”
Bhatt added that the satellite “will be a game-changer for our maritime and national security, providing advanced, secure communication channels that are critical in the Indian Ocean Region and mainland.”
The LVM3-M5 rocket, popularly known as ‘Bahubali,’ successfully placed CMS-03 into its intended orbit from Sriharikota, underlining India’s self-reliance in developing and deploying advanced space assets.
