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ISRO Launches Heaviest Communication Satellite Yet: Bluebird Block-2
ISRO Launches Heaviest Communication Satellite Yet: Bluebird Block-2
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the heaviest communication satellite to date, the Bluebird Block-2, from the Satish... 24.12.2025, Sputnik India
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The satellite was deployed aboard the Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3)-M6, marking a significant milestone in India’s space exploration capabilities.Approximately 15 minutes after lift-off, the LVM3-M6 rocket successfully placed the Bluebird Block-2 satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), a region approximately 2,000 kilometers above Earth. This satellite is now the largest commercial communication satellite ever to be stationed in LEO, setting a new record for ISRO and the space industry as a whole.The Bluebird satellite, often referred to as a “mobile tower in space,” is designed to bring reliable mobile network connectivity and high-speed internet access to remote and difficult-to-reach areas, such as mountainous regions or remote villages where traditional mobile towers may not be feasible. The satellite’s unique capability is that it will deliver full network coverage without requiring specialized satellite phones.ISRO has emphasized that the Bluebird Block-2 mission is part of a larger global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation aimed at providing direct mobile connectivity through satellite technology. This constellation will enable seamless 4G and 5G voice and video calls, text messaging, streaming, and data services everywhere, anytime, for everyone.The satellite features a phased array with a total area of 223m², which contributes to its record as the largest commercial communications satellite deployed in LEO.
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ISRO Launches Heaviest Communication Satellite Yet: Bluebird Block-2
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the heaviest communication satellite to date, the Bluebird Block-2, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Wednesday.
The satellite was deployed aboard the Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3)-M6, marking a significant milestone in India’s space exploration capabilities.
Approximately 15 minutes after lift-off, the LVM3-M6 rocket successfully placed the Bluebird Block-2 satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), a region approximately 2,000 kilometers above Earth. This satellite is now the largest commercial communication satellite ever to be stationed in LEO, setting a new record for ISRO and the space industry as a whole.
The Bluebird satellite, often referred to as a “mobile tower in space,” is designed to bring reliable mobile network connectivity and high-speed internet access to remote and difficult-to-reach areas, such as mountainous regions or remote villages where traditional mobile towers may not be feasible. The satellite’s unique capability is that it will deliver full network coverage without requiring specialized satellite phones.
ISRO has emphasized that the Bluebird Block-2 mission is part of a larger global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation aimed at providing direct mobile connectivity through satellite technology. This constellation will enable seamless 4G and 5G voice and video calls, text messaging, streaming, and data services everywhere, anytime, for everyone.
The satellite features a phased array with a total area of 223m², which contributes to its record as the largest commercial communications satellite deployed in LEO.
