LVM3-M6: ISRO to Launch US BlueBird Block-2 Satellite
Why in the news
ISRO scheduled a commercial launch of an American communication satellite on its LVM3 rocket, under a deal with AST SpaceMobile.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Satellite | BlueBird Block-2, communication |
| Builder | AST SpaceMobile (USA) |
| Mission and rocket | LVM3-M6, Launch Vehicle Mark-3 |
| Pad | Second Launch Pad, SDSC, Sriharikota |
| Mass | About 6,500 kg |
| Lift-off | 8:54 am IST, 24 December 2025 |
- It belongs to a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation.
Exam angle
- Mission: LVM3-M6; spaceport: Sriharikota.