- It is India’s 42nd communication satellite
- The satellite is launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on board the PSLV-C50.
- CMS-01 is a communications satellite will be providing services through C Band of the frequency spectrum.
- Coverage: the Indian mainland, and the Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands.
- Life span is more than seven years.
