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GSAT-7R

LVM3 launch from Sriharikota (India) on November 2, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 2, 2025 · 11:56 UTCLaunch 2025-249Launch no. 7,109 in the log
RocketLVM3
SpaceportSriharikotapad SLP
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyISROIndia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 2, 2025, 11:56
Launch designation
2025-249
Mission
GSAT-7R
Flight name
CMS-03
Vehicle flight ID
LVM3-M5

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
161 km
Initial apogee
25,269 km
Inclination
21.4°
Payload mass to orbit
4.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
CMS-032025-249BNORAD 66311Indian Space Research OrganizationCommunications4,400 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.