ENA Sectors 2025-12-24 17:02:56 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN) </strong>The LVM3-M6 mission successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite, marking a significant milestone in Indias heavy-lift launch capabilities and commercial space sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science &amp; Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, congratulated Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on this achievement, noting that India continues to gain global recognition for its advancements in space technology.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman of ISRO, confirmed that the LVM3-M6 performed flawlessly, precisely placing the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its designated low Earth orbit. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This satellite is the heaviest ever launched by an Indian vehicle and marks the third fully commercial mission of LVM3, reflecting the launchers world-class reliability and positioning India among leading global space powers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">BlueBird Block-2 is part of a next-generation satellite constellation providing space-based cellular broadband connectivity directly to standard mobile phones, without specialised user equipment. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The mission was conducted under a commercial agreement between NewSpace India Limited and US-based AST SpaceMobile, underscoring Indias emergence as a dependable launch service provider for advanced global communication projects.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The success of LVM3-M6 reinforces confidence in Indias indigenous heavy-lift launch systems, demonstrating technological maturity and enhancing the countrys standing in the international space and commercial launch market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span><br /> </p> 44543 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/isro-successfully-launches-bluebird-block-2-satellite-on-lvm3-m6-mission 2025-12-24 17:02:56 knnindia.co.in