India space agency launches its heaviest satellite

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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