Why ISRO's mission with 'Bahubali rocket' LVM3 is a heavyweight, beyond its 4,400 kg lift

The satellite, CMS-03, was successfully placed into orbit later in the day.

The indigenously developed satellite weighs about 4,400 kg and took off from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Station in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota at 5:26 pm.

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Why ISRO’s mission is a big deal: Explained

• 1.The satellite launched into orbit on Sunday is the country’s heaviest communication satellite to date, weighing around 4,400 kg. What was also noteworthy is the fact that the satellite was launched onboard the homegrown 'Bahubali' rocket.

• 2.According to the Indian space agency, CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite that will provide services across a wide ocean area, including the Indian landmass, for at least 15 years.

• 3.The satellite is also expected to strengthen the country’s communication capability in the coming years, ISRO chief V. Narayanan said. He added that CMS-03 includes a host of new technologies and is a “shiny example of Atmanirbhar Bharat”.

• 4.Indian Navy officials told PTI that the satellite will offer powerful telecommunication coverage across the Indian Ocean Region and help boost the Navy’s space-based communication and maritime awareness capabilities.