ISRO Launches Bluebird Block-2 Satellite, India's First Commercial Mission

• ISRO successfully launched the Bluebird Block-2 communication satellite via the LVM-3 M6 mission, marking India's first commercial satellite launch.
• Developed by AST SpaceMobile, Bluebird Block-2 is the heaviest 6,100 kg payload carried by LVM3 into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to date.
• The satellite aims to resolve mobile network issues and provide easy network access in remote areas across India.
• Launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, was briefly delayed by 90 seconds due to potential debris in the flight path.
• This mission is the sixth operational flight of ISRO's LVM3 rocket and a dedicated commercial endeavor.

Why It Matters: ISRO's successful Bluebird Block-2 launch marks a major commercial milestone, boosting remote connectivity.