ISRO's 'Bahubali' LVM3 to launch US BlueBird-6 on Dec 15 for direct-to-phone internet.

• ISRO's LVM3 'Bahubali' rocket will launch the US's 6.5-ton BlueBird-6 communication satellite on December 15 from Sriharikota.
• This mission strengthens India-US space cooperation.
• LVM3 is a three-stage heavy rocket, capable of carrying up to 8,000 kg to LEO and 4,000 kg to GTO.
• BlueBird-6, from AST SpaceMobile, is a next-gen satellite designed to provide direct high-speed internet to phones in remote areas.
• It features a large 2,400 sq ft antenna and offers 10 times more data capacity than previous versions.

Why It Matters: ISRO's LVM3 launching a US satellite enables direct phone internet in remote areas.