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ISRO Launches LVM3-M6 with BlueBird Block-2 Satellite

  • 24 Dec 2025

On 24th December 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the LVM3-M6 rocket carrying the BlueBird Block-2 next-generation communication satellite of the United States into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Key Points

  • Mission Outcome: LVM3-M6 successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit, marking mission success.
  • Heaviest Payload Achievement: The satellite weighs 6,100 kg, making it the heaviest payload ever placed in LEO by the LVM3 launch vehicle.
  • Satellite Purpose: BlueBird Block-2 is designed to provide space-based cellular broadband connectivity directly to standard smartphones, without the need for specialised equipment.
  • Launch Vehicle Milestone: This was the sixth operational flight of ISRO’s LVM3, India’s most powerful launch vehicle.
  • International Collaboration: The satellite was developed by AST SpaceMobile, a US-based firm.