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ISRO to Launch Heaviest Satellite to LEO
24 Dec, 2025
Summary
- ISRO's LVM3 rocket will launch the Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft.
- The launch is scheduled for 8:54 am from Sriharikota.
- The 6,100 kg satellite is the heaviest payload to LEO for LVM3.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for a significant launch, scheduled for 8:54 am from its Sriharikota facility. The mission will involve the Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft, carried by ISRO's heavy-lift launch vehicle, LVM3-M6. This rocket is ISRO's most powerful and is vital for missions demanding high payload capabilities.
The LVM3 rocket, also designated as the launch vehicle for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, is set to carry a substantial communication satellite. This satellite weighs approximately 6,100 kg, making it the heaviest payload ever intended for placement into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in the history of LVM3 launches.
Livestreaming of the LVM3 launch will be available on official ISRO channels, beginning at 8:54 am. This event underscores ISRO's growing capacity for launching heavy payloads and its continued contributions to space communication technology.
