ISRO’s LVM3-M6 rocket successfully launches BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite
ISRO successfully launched its heavy-lift LVM3-M6 ‘Bahubali’ rocket from Sriharikota, placing the US-built BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite into its intended low Earth orbit, marking a key commercial milestone for India’s space programme
December 24, 2025 14:35 IST- 👁 ISRO’s heavy-lift LVM3 rocket, designated mission LVM3-M6, lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh1 / 10
ISRO’s heavy-lift LVM3 rocket, designated mission LVM3-M6, lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking its sixth operational flight (Source: Photo by ANI)
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The LVM3-M6 mission is launched to place the BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite into low Earth orbit as part of a dedicated commercial mission (Source: Photo by ANI)
- 👁 The LVM3 rocket, also known as ‘Bahubali’, carries the heaviest payload ever launched by ISRO’s LVM3 vehicle, weighing approximately 6,100 kg3 / 10
The LVM3 rocket, also known as ‘Bahubali’, carries the heaviest payload ever launched by ISRO’s LVM3 vehicle, weighing approximately 6,100 kg (Source: Photo by ANI)
- 👁 The BlueBird Block-2 satellite is built for US-based company AST SpaceMobile4 / 10
The BlueBird Block-2 satellite is built for US-based company AST SpaceMobile to support space-based cellular broadband connectivity (Source: Photo by ANI)
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The mission demonstrates ISRO’s capability to undertake high-capacity commercial launches for international customers (Source: Photo by ANI)
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The rocket successfully separates its stages as planned, continuing its precise ascent toward the designated low Earth orbit (Source: Photo by ANI)
- 👁 ISRO confirms the successful deployment of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit following mission completion7 / 10
ISRO confirms the successful deployment of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit following mission completion (Source: Photo by ANI)
- 👁 Officials state that the LVM3-M6 mission strengthens India’s position in the global commercial satellite launch market8 / 10
Officials state that the LVM3-M6 mission strengthens India’s position in the global commercial satellite launch market (Source: Photo by ANI)
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The launch marks a significant milestone for ISRO’s LVM3 programme, showcasing its reliability for heavy-lift missions (Source: Photo by ANI)
- 👁 Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates ISRO scientists, describing the successful launch10 / 10
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates ISRO scientists, describing the successful launch as a proud moment for India’s space sector (Source: Photo by ANI)
