Using the domestic heavy-lift LVM3-M5 rocket, commonly known as "Bahubali," the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the heaviest communication satellite from Indian territory on Sunday from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Later in the day, CMS-03, the satellite, was successfully launched into orbit.
At 5:26 p.m., the domestically built satellite, which weighs roughly 4,400 kg, blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Station's second launch pad in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
The significance of ISRO's mission Described

• With a weight of almost 4,400 kg, the satellite sent into orbit on Sunday is the biggest communication satellite the nation has ever had. Launching the satellite aboard the domestically produced 'Bahubali' rocket was also remarkable.
• The Indian space agency claims that CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite that will serve the Indian landmass as well as a large ocean region for at least 15 years.
• According to ISRO chief V. Narayanan, the satellite is also anticipated to improve the nation's communication capabilities in the upcoming years. He went on to say that CMS-03 is a "shiny example of Atmanirbhar Bharat" and incorporates a number of innovative technologies.
• According to Indian Navy officials who spoke to PTI, the satellite will help improve the Navy's space-based communication and marine awareness capabilities while providing strong telecommunication coverage throughout the Indian Ocean Region.
• "The satellite will be a game changer for India's maritime and national security as it will provide advanced and secure communication channels that are important in the Indian Ocean Region," said Lt Gen Anil K. Bhatt (retd), Director General, Indian Space Association (ISpA), in a statement.
• The satellite will facilitate network-based naval operations and enhance situational awareness thanks to its high-capacity transponders, broad frequency coverage, and sophisticated encryption.
• According to ISRO, the C25 cryogenic stage and all other indigenous technology were used in the construction of the LVM3 vehicle. Its successful launch history begins with the December 2014 launch of the LVM3 Crew Module Atmospheric Re-entry Experiment (CARE), the first development flight.