ISRO's Bahubali Rocket Launches BlueBird-2, Revolutionizing Global Telecom

• ISRO is set to launch the BlueBird-2 satellite using the LVM3-M6 rocket (India's Bahubali) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Tirupati.
• The 6.5-ton BlueBird satellite, developed by AST SpaceMobile, aims to revolutionize global mobile broadband by providing direct network services to phones without cell towers.
• This 'space tower' will send 4G and 5G signals directly to mobile phones, ensuring connectivity even in remote areas like deserts, forests, and oceans.
• The LVM3 rocket, known for its 100% success rate in 7 previous missions including Chandrayaan-2 and Chandrayaan-3, will deploy a massive 2,400 sq ft antenna.
• This 100th ISRO mission holds significant global interest, promising to transform future telecommunications.

Why It Matters: ISRO's BlueBird-2 launch via LVM3-M6 promises to revolutionize global mobile connectivity with direct-to-phone satellite services.