India, Nov. 2 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the heaviest communication satellite from Indian soil on Sunday, successfully placing the CMS-03 communication satellite in orbit.

The satellite, weighing 4,410 kg, flew onboard a new-generation, homegrown LVM3-M5 'Bahubali' rocket, enabling the Indian space agency to achieve the rare feat.

The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 5:26 PM.

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