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ISRO Aims to Launch 7 Space Missions by 2026: Chairman Reveals Gaganyaan Progress and Future Plans
Nov 03, 2025 02:24 am CST
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan has announced an ambitious schedule of seven space missions to be completed by March 2026, including the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission. Following the successful launch of the CMS-03 communication satellite, Narayanan detailed how these planned missions align with Prime Minister Modi's vision for 50 rocket launches over five years. The space agency has confirmed all hardware for the Gaganyaan programme has arrived at Sriharikota, with mission integration currently underway.
ISRO Successfully Launches India's Heaviest Communication Satellite CMS-03 Using Indigenous 'Bahubali' Rocket
Nov 02, 2025 09:58 pm CST
ISRO has achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching CMS-03, India's heaviest communication satellite weighing 4,410 kg, using the indigenous LVM3-M5 'Bahubali' rocket. The satellite will provide communication services across a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass for at least 15 years, representing a major advancement in India's self-reliance in space technology.
India's Heaviest Satellite Launch: ISRO Prepares CMS-03 for Historic Mission
Nov 02, 2025 06:48 pm CST
ISRO is set to launch its heaviest satellite from Indian soil, the 4,410 kg CMS-03 communication satellite, aboard the powerful LVM3-M5 "Bahubali" rocket on November 2, 2025. This landmark mission will place the satellite in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit and represents a significant achievement for India's indigenous space technology development program.
CMS-03: India's Heaviest Military Communication Satellite Set for ISRO Launch
Oct 28, 2025 10:33 pm CST
ISRO prepares to launch CMS-03 (GSAT-7R), India's heaviest communication satellite weighing 4,400kg, on November 2. This multi-band military satellite will provide enhanced communication services over oceanic regions and the Indian landmass, significantly upgrading the Indian Navy's secure communication capabilities across maritime domains.
China Launches Third Pakistani Satellite in 2023 Deepening Space Cooperation Between All-Weather Allies
Oct 20, 2025 12:02 am CST
China has launched Pakistan's PRSS-2 remote sensing satellite alongside two of its own satellites, marking the third Pakistani satellite deployed by Chinese rockets in 2023. This successful mission from northwest China's aerospace innovation zone demonstrates the expanding space technology partnership between the two nations, building on previous collaborations including multi-mission communication satellites and observation crafts launched in recent years.