Sriharikota (FNO): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on [launch date] successfully launched India’s heaviest satellite, weighing 6,100 kg, aboard its powerful LVM-3 rocket, popularly known as ‘Bahubali’, marking a major milestone in the country’s space programme.

The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, and was executed flawlessly, with the satellite being placed into its designated orbit as planned.

The LVM-3, ISRO’s most powerful launch vehicle, is designed to carry heavy payloads into space and is considered the backbone of India’s future human spaceflight missions, including the ambitious Gaganyaan programme. The successful deployment of the 6.1-tonne satellite further demonstrates the rocket’s reliability and enhanced lift capability.

ISRO officials said the mission highlights India’s growing expertise in handling heavy-lift launch operations, placing the country among a select group of nations capable of launching such massive satellites independently.

The satellite is expected to significantly strengthen India’s capabilities in [communication / earth observation / strategic services - as applicable], offering improved coverage, higher data capacity, and long-term operational reliability.

Congratulating the ISRO team, scientists described the mission as a proud moment for the nation and a testament to India’s steady progress in advanced space technology.

With this successful launch, ISRO has once again reinforced India’s position as a major global space power, showcasing indigenous technology, precision engineering, and cost-effective innovation.