News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch military communications satellite CMS-03 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
About CMS-03 Satellite
- CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite that will provide services over a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass. It is also known as GSAT-7R.
- Launched by: Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3)
- The launch of the CMS-03 will be the first by the LVM3 rocket in over two years.
- It will be the heaviest communication satellite to be launched to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Indian soil.
- Mission Purpose
- Strengthens India’s space-based communication infrastructure.
- Enhances maritime security by supporting naval communication networks.
- Expands high-quality telecommunication coverage across India and adjacent oceanic regions
- Payload: Its payload includes transponders capable of supporting voice, data, and video links over C, extended C, and Ku communication bands.
- It is equipped with multi-band transponders which supports communication across C, Extended-C, and Ku bands.
- It also enables voice, data, and video connectivity for diverse applications.
- Weight: 4,400 kilograms
- Strategic and Civil Applications
- Provides secure communication links for Indian Navy ships, submarines, and aircraft.
- Improves bandwidth capacity for civilian digital services in remote and underserved areas.
- Contributes to national security through reliable, high-fidelity communication channels.
