ISRO's LVM3 to Launch Record-Breaking BlueBird-6 Satellite on Dec 24

India's ISRO is set to launch the record-breaking BlueBird Block-2 (also known as BlueBird-6) communication satellite on December 24, 2025, at 8:54 AM IST. Carried by the LVM3-M6 rocket, this mission marks the heaviest payload ever launched by LVM3 to Low Earth Orbit, designed for direct-to-smartphone broadband globally.

• ISRO's LVM3-M6 rocket will launch the BlueBird Block-2 satellite.
• Launch is scheduled for December 24, 2025, at 8:54 AM IST.
• BlueBird Block-2 (BlueBird-6) is the heaviest payload for LVM3 at 6,100 kg.
• The satellite features the largest commercial phased array for LEO, 223 m².
• It aims to provide direct 4G/5G cellular broadband to smartphones globally.
• This is a commercial mission for US-based AST SpaceMobile by NSIL.

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