“BlueBird Block-2 launched: At 6,100 kg, Isro’s LVM3 puts its heaviest satellite into low Earth orbit”, First Post, December 24, 2025
“The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (Isro) Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into low Earth orbit on Wednesday, December 24. The rocket lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 8.55 am and inserted the satellite into its intended orbit just 15 minutes later.
Weighing 6,100 kg, BlueBird Block-2 is the heaviest payload ever carried by LVM3, which completed its sixth operational flight and third dedicated commercial mission. Isro chairman V. Narayanan noted that the rocket achieved a 518.5 km orbit, close to the planned 520 km.
“This is the heaviest satellite to be launched by an Indian launcher from Indian soil. It is also the first back-to-back LVM3 mission within 52 days. With this launch, ISRO has placed 434 satellites for 34 countries,” he said…..”
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