ISRO Launches Heaviest LEO Satellite BlueBird-2, Boosts India's Commercial Space Prowess

• ISRO successfully launched BlueBird Block-2, its heaviest LEO payload (6100 kg) via LVM3-M6 from Sriharikota.
• The mission, under NSIL, marks LVM3's third commercial flight and ISRO's 101st launch.
• BlueBird Block-2 provides direct-to-mobile 4G/5G connectivity from space, acting as a "mobile tower in space" for remote areas.
• Features a 223-sq-meter phased-array antenna, the largest commercial communications antenna in LEO.
• Strengthens India's commercial space profile and LVM3's role as a global launch provider for advanced LEO satellites.

Why It Matters: ISRO's BlueBird-2 launch with LVM3-M6 solidifies India's commercial space leadership and direct-to-mobile connectivity.