ISRO's LVM3-M6 Launches BlueBird Block-2: Global Mobile Broadband from Space

• ISRO's LVM3-M6 rocket launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite from Sriharikota on December 24.
• Developed by AST SpaceMobile, BlueBird Block-2 is the heaviest commercial satellite launched by LVM3 into LEO.
• It will provide high-speed cellular broadband directly to mobile phones globally, even in remote areas.
• The satellite features a 223 sq meter phased array antenna, making it one of the largest commercial communication satellites.
• This mission strengthens India's position in commercial space launches and expands AST SpaceMobile's network.

Why It Matters: ISRO's LVM3-M6 launches BlueBird Block-2, bringing global mobile broadband to remote areas.