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ISRO Launches Heaviest Satellite, Achieving 100% Reliability

12/24/2025

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On December 24, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite aboard the Launch Vehicle Mark 3 from Sriharikota.
The 6,100 kg satellite is the heaviest payload launched from Indian soil and forms part of a global direct-to-mobile connectivity constellation.
ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan announced the mission is the 104th launch from Sriharikota and the third dedicated commercial mission of the LVM3, achieving 100% reliability.

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On December 24, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite aboard the Launch Vehicle Mark 3 from Sriharikota.
The 6,100 kg satellite is the heaviest payload launched from Indian soil and forms part of a global direct-to-mobile connectivity constellation.
ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan announced the mission is the 104th launch from Sriharikota and the third dedicated commercial mission of the LVM3, achieving 100% reliability.