Mission Overview - The LVM3 M5 rocket successfully launched the CMS-03 mission into orbit [1] - The mission involved the successful ignition of S200 boosters and the lift-off of the LVM3 M5 [1] - The LVM3 rocket is expected to place the CMS-03 satellite at an altitude of 180 km with an inertial velocity of 1015 km/s [2] Rocket and Stage Performance - The first stage performance was normal, with a total duration of 126 seconds [1] - The second stage L10 engine ignition was confirmed and operating normally, generating 1600 kN of thrust [1] - The cryogenic stage, using liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, developed 200 kN of thrust and was expected to operate for approximately 640 seconds [1][6] Satellite and Orbit Details - The CMS-03 is a communication satellite operating on multiple bands, designed to provide services over a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass [1][6] - The satellite will be placed in a geostationary orbit at an altitude of 36,000 km above the equator [2] - The initial orbit will have a perigee at 170 km and an apogee of 29,970 km [2] LVM3 Rocket History and Significance - The LVM3 is the fifth generation launch vehicle in the Indian launch vehicle series, capable of carrying 8,000 kg satellites to low Earth orbit [4] - Previous LVM3 missions include the Chandrayaan-3 launch on July 14, 2023, and the launch of 36 OneWeb satellites [4] - The LVM3 rocket, with necessary modifications, will be used for the Gaganyaan mission [4]