Space BlueBird Block-2 Mission Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the 6,500 kg BlueBird communications satellite on December 24 from Sriharikota. The communication satellite developed by the U.S.-based AST SpaceMobile will be launched as part of the LVM3-M6 mission. LVM3-M6 will place the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, into the Low Earth Orbit and is the largest commercial communications satellite to be deployed in Low Earth Orbit. This satellite will be used to provide mobile connectivity and high-speed 5G internet service to remote areas. It will also be the heaviest payload to be launched by LVM3 from Indian soil. The satellite is part of a next generation of BlueBird Block-2 communication satellites, designed to provide space-based cellular broadband connectivity directly to standard mobile smartphones. LVM3 The LVM3 is India's most powerful launcher built entirely with domestic technology developed by ISRO LVM3 successfully launched Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3, and two OneWeb missions carrying 72 satellites. LVM3 is the new heavy lift launch vehicle of ISRO for achieving a 4000 kg spacecraft launching capability to GTO (Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit) New Space India Limited (NSIL) undertakes foreign satellite launch missions. NewSpace India Limited It was established in 2019. NSIL is the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Its primary responsibility is to enable Indian industries to undertake high-technology space-related activities. Headquarters: Bengaluru
