ISRO’s LVM3-M6 rocket successfully launches BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite

ISRO’s heavy-lift LVM3 rocket, designated mission LVM3-M6, lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking its sixth operational flight (Source: Photo by ANI)

The LVM3-M6 mission is launched to place the BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite into low Earth orbit as part of a dedicated commercial mission (Source: Photo by ANI)

The LVM3 rocket, also known as ‘Bahubali’, carries the heaviest payload ever launched by ISRO’s LVM3 vehicle, weighing approximately 6,100 kg (Source: Photo by ANI)

The BlueBird Block-2 satellite is built for US-based company AST SpaceMobile to support space-based cellular broadband connectivity (Source: Photo by ANI)

The mission demonstrates ISRO’s capability to undertake high-capacity commercial launches for international customers (Source: Photo by ANI)

The rocket successfully separates its stages as planned, continuing its precise ascent toward the designated low Earth orbit (Source: Photo by ANI)

ISRO confirms the successful deployment of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit following mission completion (Source: Photo by ANI)

Officials state that the LVM3-M6 mission strengthens India’s position in the global commercial satellite launch market (Source: Photo by ANI)

The launch marks a significant milestone for ISRO’s LVM3 programme, showcasing its reliability for heavy-lift missions (Source: Photo by ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates ISRO scientists, describing the successful launch as a proud moment for India’s space sector (Source: Photo by ANI)