ISRO's LVM3-M6 Launches Heaviest Payload: BlueBird Block-2 Revolutionizes Mobile Connectivity

• ISRO's LVM3-M6 rocket launched the 6,100-kg BlueBird Block-2 satellite for AST SpaceMobile, marking the heaviest payload ever flown by an Indian vehicle.
• BlueBird Block-2 is designed for direct-to-mobile 4G/5G connectivity for standard smartphones, including in remote regions, bypassing ground stations.
• This mission expands ISRO's commercial launch market presence, positioning LVM-3 as a cost-effective alternative to global heavy-lift rockets.
• It's the LVM-3's third commercial launch and third LEO mission, showcasing its adaptability and fastest turnaround yet between launches.
• The launch aligns with LVM-3 upgrades for future missions like Gaganyaan, aiming for increased payload capacity and operational flexibility.

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