ISRO's LVM3-M6 Launches Heaviest BlueBird-2 Satellite for Global Broadband

ISRO successfully launched its LVM3-M6 rocket on December 24, 2025, deploying the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite. This US-owned satellite, designed for direct-to-smartphone broadband, marks the heaviest payload ever launched by LVM3 into Low Earth Orbit, a significant commercial and technological milestone for India.

• ISRO successfully launched LVM3-M6 rocket on December 24, 2025.
• Deployed BlueBird Block-2, a 6,100 kg US communication satellite.
• Heaviest payload ever launched by LVM3 into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
• Satellite to provide direct-to-smartphone 4G/5G broadband globally.
• Commercial mission under agreement with US-based AST SpaceMobile.
• Launch occurred from Sriharikota, reinforcing India's space prowess.

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