The first orbital flight of the LVM3 occurred on 5 June 2017, lifting off from the Second Launch Pad at 11:58 UTC. The vehicle carried the GSAT-19 communication satellite, making it the heaviest Indian rocket and payload ever launched.
The launch of the LVM3 on June 5th, 2017, from the Second Launch Pad at 11:58 UTC marked a significant achievement for India as it was the first orbital flight of the LVM3 rocket and carried the heaviest Indian payload ever.