ISRO to Launch U.S. Based BlueBird Communication Satellite via LVM3-M6 Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the BlueBird communications satellite on December 24, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The 6,500 kg satellite was developed by the U.S.-based firm AST SpaceMobile. This launch is part of the LVM3-M6 mission, utilizing India's heaviest launch vehicle. Originally scheduled for mid-December, the launch was slightly postponed. This mission highlights India's growing role in the global commercial space market and its capability to handle heavy-class satellite launches for international clients.
Key Points
- ISRO will launch the 6,500 kg BlueBird satellite for the U.S.-based company AST SpaceMobile.
- The mission will use the LVM3-M6 (Launch Vehicle Mark 3) rocket, India's heaviest launcher.
- The launch is scheduled for December 24, 2025, from the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota.
- This mission underscores India's increasing competitiveness in the international commercial satellite launch sector.
Exam Facts
- The BlueBird satellite weighs 6,500 kg.
- The launch vehicle used is the LVM3-M6.
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