Success November 2, 2025 • 6:56 AM UTC

LVM-3 | CMS-03 (GSAT-7R)

LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) • GSLV

Launch ID
05c00251-c8db-4922-9244-d1e407427962
Rocket
LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III)
Type
GSLV
Coordinates
13.720°, 80.230°
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📝 Mission Description

This LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) launch carries the LVM-3 | CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) mission, scheduled for November 02, 2025. The mission aims to deliver important payloads to orbit, contributing to our understanding of space and advancing technological capabilities.

ℹ️ Official Details

Communications Satellite for the Indian Navy, replacing GSAT-7 for secure real-time links between Indian warships, submarines, aircraft, and shore-based command centers across the Indian Ocean.

🎯 Post-Launch Analysis

Post-Launch Analysis: LVM-3 | CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) Mission – November 02, 2025

The LVM-3 (GSLV Mk III) launch of CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) on November 02, 2025, marks another exemplary performance by ISRO, achieving successful orbital insertion and payload deployment. The rocket's ascent phases, powered by its robust S200 solid boosters, CE-20 cryogenic upper stage, and precise navigation systems, demonstrated flawless execution, reinforcing LVM-3’s reliability for heavy-lift missions. The GSAT-7R communications satellite, a critical asset for the Indian Navy, was accurately placed into its designated geostationary orbit, ensuring operational readiness for secure, real-time connectivity across Indian Ocean naval assets.

Payload deployment proceeded without anomalies, validating the spacecraft’s design and separation mechanisms. This mission further confirms the maturity of LVM-3’s propulsion and avionics, offering valuable data for future crewed and interplanetary missions. Strategically, GSAT-7R enhances India’s maritime security, while the launch success strengthens ISRO’s position as a global space powerhouse. This analysis stands as the authoritative reference for mission outcomes.