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BlueBird Block-2 launched: At 6,100 kg, Isro’s LVM3 puts its heaviest satellite into low Earth orbit

December 24, 2025

On December 24, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its LVM3-M6 rocket, placing the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 satellite into low Earth orbit. This mission marked a significant achievement as it was the heaviest payload ever launched by ISRO and the second LVM3 flight within a span of 52 days.

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ISRO launched the LVM3-M6 rocket on December 24, 2025.
The BlueBird Block-2 satellite weighs 6,100 kg, making it the heaviest payload launched by ISRO.
The satellite was placed in a 518.5 km low Earth orbit.
The launch took place at 8:55 a. m. from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
This was the second LVM3 flight within 52 days.

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BlueBird Block-2 launched: At 6,100 kg, Isro’s LVM3 puts its heaviest satellite into low Earth orbit

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