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flag ISRO launched India’s heaviest satellite yet, a U.S. smartphone-connectivity test, on Dec. 24, 2025.

flag On December 24, 2025, ISRO successfully launched its LVM3-M6 rocket, carrying AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block-2 satellite into low Earth orbit. flag The mission marked ISRO’s heaviest payload launch to date, with the satellite weighing 6,100 kg. flag The LVM3-M6, ISRO’s most powerful launch vehicle, demonstrated advanced heavy-lift capabilities. flag The BlueBird Block-2 satellite aims to test direct smartphone connectivity to space, enabling cellular-grade broadband without special hardware. flag This mission advances global connectivity efforts, particularly in remote areas, and highlights growing international cooperation between ISRO and the U.S.-based AST SpaceMobile.

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