Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone by launching BlueBird 6, the heaviest satellite to date. The satellite, a next-generation communications satellite from US innovator AST SpaceMobile, was launched aboard ISRO’s Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6 rocket at 8:55 a.m. from the second launch pad near Chennai.
Union Ministers, including JP Nadda and Piyush Goyal, expressed pride in India’s accomplishment. Health Minister Nadda highlighted the success on social media, emphasizing India’s growing strength in heavylift launch capability. He credited PM Narendra Modi for supporting ISRO and India’s space sector.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar praised the launch as a reflection of India’s technological advancement under PM Modi’s leadership. Commerce Minister Goyal commended ISRO’s heavy-lift capability and flawless mission record, calling it India’s space leap. He also acknowledged the youth-driven space program’s efforts in expanding commercial launch services and strengthening global partnerships.
Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel hailed the launch as another historic achievement for ISRO. She emphasized the significance of India’s space capabilities, scientific excellence, and technological self-reliance demonstrated through the successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite.
