ISRO's LVM3 Rocket Launches AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 6 Satellite

India's LVM3 'Bahubali' rocket successfully launched AST SpaceMobile's next-generation BlueBird 6 satellite, the heaviest commercial payload from Indian soil, on December 24, 2025. This mission marks a significant milestone for global direct-to-smartphone broadband connectivity.

• ISRO's LVM3 rocket launched AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 6.
• BlueBird 6 is the heaviest commercial satellite launched by India.
• The satellite aims to provide direct cellular broadband to smartphones.
• It features the largest commercial communications array in LEO.
• Mission highlights India-US space collaboration and commercial prowess.
• Launch occurred from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

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