ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ rocket puts heaviest sat in orbit

The heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the Indian soil onboard a new generation, homegrown 'Bahubali’ rocket was successfully placed into the intended orbit on Sunday, ISRO said.

- PTI

The communication satellite CMS-03, weighing 4,410 kg was flown on a LVM3-M5 rocket enabling the Indian space agency accomplish this rare feat. CMS-03 is a multiband communication satellite and would provide services over a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass, according to ISRO.