Naval Communication Satellite CMS-03
On 2nd November 2025, ISRO successfully launched CMS-03, a 4,400-kg advanced military communication satellite, aboard the LVM3 rocket from Sriharikota — marking a major enhancement of India’s maritime communication network and strategic self-reliance.
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Key Features of CMS-03 Satellite |
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Specification / Details |
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Type |
Dedicated Naval Communication Satellite (GSAT-7R class) |
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Launch Vehicle |
LVM3 (Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit launch) |
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Launch Mass |
4,400 kg — ISRO’s heaviest communication satellite to be launched to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Indian soil. |
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Payload Bands |
C, Extended C, Ku; with upgraded support for UHF, S, C, and Ku |
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Primary User |
Indian Navy |
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Coverage Footprint |
Indian subcontinent + vast Indian Ocean Region |
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Orbit |
Geosynchronous Orbit (after orbit-raising using LAM) |
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Key Capabilities |
Secure voice, data, .... |
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