Updated On: 24 December, 2025 11:47 AM IST | Sriharikota | mid-day online correspondent
This mission, which was the first dedicated commercial launch for US-based AST SpaceMobile, also marked the 104th launch from Sriharikota and the 9th successful flight of the LVM-3 launch vehicle

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite. PIC/ AFP
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday lauded the successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite, describing it as the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil using an Indian rocket.
He said the satellite was accurately placed into its designated orbit, calling the mission a major milestone for ISRO, reported news agency ANI.