India space agency launches its heaviest satellite

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Sriharikota, India (AFP) Nov 2, 2025



India launched its heaviest ever communication satellite on Sunday, the latest step in the country's ambitious space programme.

The CMS-03 satellite blasted off from Sriharikota in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh at 5:26 pm (1156 GMT).

"Our space sector continues to make us proud!" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wants to send an Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040.

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