ISRO BlueBird-6 Launch: Global Broadband Mission Set for Dec 24, 2025

• ISRO's ambitious commercial BlueBird-6 launch is rescheduled for December 24, 2025, at 08:24 AM IST.
• The AST SpaceMobile satellite aims to provide direct cellular broadband to ordinary smartphones worldwide, requiring no special devices.
• BlueBird-6 is ISRO's heaviest commercial payload to date, carried by India’s most powerful launcher, the LVM3-M6 rocket.
• The launch will take place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking the LVM3's 6th operational flight.
• The mission faced delays due to technical issues, satellite testing, integration, and coordination with international stakeholders.

Why It Matters: ISRO's BlueBird-6 launch on Dec 24, 2025, marks a milestone for global broadband via LVM3-M6.