ISRO launches new communication satellite CMS-01

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched communication satellite CMS-01 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The carrier vehicle PSLV-C50 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at 3:41 pm and India's 42nd communication satellite CMS-01 was injected into its orbit after a flight of about 20 minutes and 12 seconds. According to the ISRO, the CMS-01 satellite will provide services in Extended-C Band of the frequency spectrum. The Extended-C Band coverage will include Indian mainland, Andaman-Nicobar & Lakshadweep Islands. After the successful launch, ISRO Chairman Dr K Sivan appreciated the tireless efforts of both the satellite and launch vehicle teams in realising this mission amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Talking about the upcoming PSLV-C51 mission, Dr K Sivan said “The mission will be fruition of the space reforms recently introduced in the country.” Further he added that the mission will carry three satellites built by private entities.