ISRO LVM3-M5 Rocket Launch
ISRO is set to launch its largest rocket, LVM-3, to send a communication satellite, CMS-03, into space. This launch marks the first instance of ISRO deploying a satellite weighing over 4,000 kg from Indian soil into the geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO).
Details of CMS-03 Satellite
- The CMS-03 satellite weighs 4,410 kg.
- This launch showcases the growing capability of the LVM3 rocket.
LVM-3 Rocket Overview
The LVM-3 rocket, formerly known as Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle Mark 3 or GSLV Mk 3, is versatile in its launch capabilities:
- Uses solid, liquid, and cryogenic-fuel based engines.
- Can carry up to 8,000 kg to low earth orbit (LEO) and up to 4,000 kg to geosynchronous orbit.
Vehicle Development and Achievements
- ISRO's heaviest launcher has successfully completed all seven flights.
- Notable missions include Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3, GSAT-19, and GSAT-29.
Future Prospects
ISRO is working on a new vehicle, the Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV), designed for missions to the moon and capable of carrying up to 80,000 kg to LEO.
