ISRO is all set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 satellite using its powerful LVM3-M6 rocket on Christmas Eve.
ISRO’s LVM3-M6 Rocket
ISRO’s LVM3, also known as the ‘Bahubali’ rocket, is India’s most powerful launch vehicle. It features a three-stage design: two solid strap-on motors (S200), a liquid core stage (L110), and a cryogenic upper stage (C25).
The LVM3 has successfully launched Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3, and OneWeb satellites in the past.
All About BlueBird Block-2 Satellite
The BlueBird Block-2 satellite is designed to bring space-based cellular broadband connectivity to mobile phones.
This satellite, with a massive 223-square-meter phased array, will be launched in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO). It aims to provide 4G and 5G voice, video calls, messages, and internet data to smartphones, helping connect remote areas worldwide, without needing ground-based infrastructure.
LVM3-M6 launch: Time and Location
Launch Date: December 24, 2025, at 8:54 AM IST
Launch Site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota
Satellite Payload: 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2
Orbit: Circular orbit at 520 kilometers above Earth, inclined at 53 degrees
This mission will mark the sixth flight of the LVM3 rocket and will carry the heaviest payload launched by this rocket from India. The BlueBird Block-2 satellite will travel at a speed of 7.6 kilometers per second before separating from the vehicle at an altitude of 520 kilometers.
How to Watch the Launch
You can watch the LVM3-M6 launch live on ISRO’s official website or YouTube channel.
