Overview
- Lift-off occurred at 5:26 pm IST on November 2 from Sriharikota, with LVM3-M5 delivering the 4,410 kg spacecraft on its fifth operational flight.
- ISRO confirmed a precise injection into the planned geosynchronous transfer orbit and reported the spacecraft healthy after separation.
- Initial power generation has begun, and ISRO plans a series of burns to raise CMS-03 to its geostationary slot.
- The mission validated an in-orbit restart of the indigenous C25 cryogenic stage and incorporated performance upgrades that increased payload capability by about 10%.
- CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) is a multi-band satellite designed for approximately 15 years of service to strengthen Indian Navy communications and maritime domain awareness, reducing reliance on foreign launchers.