India, Nov. 3 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday successfully launched the Indian Navy's GSAT-7R (CMS-03), India's heaviest communication satellite, marking a major milestone in the nation's space and defence capabilities. The launch took place from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 5:26 PM. The satellite was placed precisely into its intended orbit by the LVM3-M5 (Baahubali) rocket.

Weighing 4,410 kg, the multi-band communication satellite is designed to provide services across India and the adjoining oceanic region. It is expected to operate for at least 15 years. The indigenously developed satellite will significantly boost the Indian Navy's space-based c...