ISRO has been contracted to launch the 1st BlueBird Block 2 satellite using their LVM3 rocket:QuoteSNAST SpaceMobile leans on Blue Origin to ramp up satellite launchesNovember 14, 2024AST SpaceMobile said Nov. 14 it has booked rockets from Blue Origin and others to deploy [...] satellites between 2025 and 2026 [...].[...]Founder Abel Avellan, AST SpaceMobile’s CEO and chair, said during an earnings call with analysts that India’s GSLV is first up and will launch a single Block 2 BlueBird.He said two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets carrying four Block 2 BlueBirds each would probably come next, followed by successive Blue Origin New Glenn rockets, which have a fairing big enough to deploy eight of the satellites at a time to low Earth orbit (LEO).[...]The launch window for this satellite was previously reported to be December 2024 - March 2025.
SNAST SpaceMobile leans on Blue Origin to ramp up satellite launchesNovember 14, 2024AST SpaceMobile said Nov. 14 it has booked rockets from Blue Origin and others to deploy [...] satellites between 2025 and 2026 [...].[...]Founder Abel Avellan, AST SpaceMobile’s CEO and chair, said during an earnings call with analysts that India’s GSLV is first up and will launch a single Block 2 BlueBird.He said two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets carrying four Block 2 BlueBirds each would probably come next, followed by successive Blue Origin New Glenn rockets, which have a fairing big enough to deploy eight of the satellites at a time to low Earth orbit (LEO).[...]
ISRO Spaceflight @ISROSpaceflightAmerican satellite-based internet provider company AST SpaceMobile has purchased the services of #ISRO's LVM3 rocket to launch the first satellite of their Block 2 BlueBird constellation in mid-2025!
QuoteISRO Spaceflight @ISROSpaceflightAmerican satellite-based internet provider company AST SpaceMobile has purchased the services of #ISRO's LVM3 rocket to launch the first satellite of their Block 2 BlueBird constellation in mid-2025!
AST SpaceMobile leans on Blue Origin to ramp up satellite launches November 14, 2024[...]Avellan said Block 2 BlueBirds set to launch from around the middle of 2025 would also include chips developed in-house to enable 10 gigahertz of processing bandwidth per satellite — 10 times the capacity of a Block 1 BlueBird, supporting up to 120 megabits per second (Mbps) peak data rates.[...]
https://twitter.com/isrospaceflight/status/1874794754367770683Quote🚨 Planned launches for ISRO in 2025!According to Dr. Somanath, ISRO is expected to carry out 9 orbital launches this year, including the launch of the much awaited Gaganyaan-G1 and NISAR missions! 🚀There will also be PSLV-N1, the first PSLV launch conducted through NSIL!https://youtu.be/BbzQ9qiMIO8
🚨 Planned launches for ISRO in 2025!According to Dr. Somanath, ISRO is expected to carry out 9 orbital launches this year, including the launch of the much awaited Gaganyaan-G1 and NISAR missions! 🚀There will also be PSLV-N1, the first PSLV launch conducted through NSIL!
Jitendra Singh reviews upcoming ISRO missionsJanuary 09, 2025[...]It added that the LVM3-M5 launch is for a dedicated commercial mission to launch BlueBird Block-2 satellites under a commercial agreement between NewSpace India Ld. and M/s AST SpaceMobile Inc., U.S. “LVM3 vehicle systems are available at Sriharikota and the vehicle integration has commenced for a proposed launch in March,” it said.[...]
Core Liquid stage for LVM3 flagged off to SriharikotaJanuary 17, 2025Secretary, DOS/Chairman, ISRO flagged off the core liquid stage (L110) of ISRO’s LVM3 launch vehicle on January 17, 2025, to the launch complex at Sriharikota in the presence of the Directors of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR) and ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC). This stage is the 10th L110 liquid stage integrated at ISRO Propulsion complex, Mahendragiri and is earmarked for the LVM3 mission under a commercial agreement between NSIL and AST & Science, LLC to launch their BlueBird Block 2 satellite. The stage was designed and developed by Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) during the development of the LVM3 launch vehicle and is powered by twin Vikas engines with a propellant loading of 110 tonnes.
LVM3 core stage has been flagged off to the launch site:QuoteCore Liquid stage for LVM3 flagged off to SriharikotaJanuary 17, 2025Secretary, DOS/Chairman, ISRO flagged off the core liquid stage (L110) of ISRO’s LVM3 launch vehicle on January 17, 2025, to the launch complex at Sriharikota in the presence of the Directors of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR) and ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC). This stage is the 10th L110 liquid stage integrated at ISRO Propulsion complex, Mahendragiri and is earmarked for the LVM3 mission under a commercial agreement between NSIL and AST & Science, LLC to launch their BlueBird Block 2 satellite. The stage was designed and developed by Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) during the development of the LVM3 launch vehicle and is powered by twin Vikas engines with a propellant loading of 110 tonnes.
AST SpaceMobile has contracts to launch up to 45 BlueBird satellites in the next two years, and expects its next spacecraft to leave facilities in Texas as early as March for a launch from India.
Is this block 2 of Blue Bird multiple satellites collectively weighing at least 3 tonnes, or one single satellite weighing 3 tonnes or more? Since it is the LVM3, anything less than 3 tonnes wouldn't make much sense.
The fifth operational mission i.e., LVM3-M5 will be the third dedicated commercial mission of NSIL through the LVM3 vehicle, wherein a satellite for a private international customer will be launched. Realisation of vehicle stage systems are being carried out and the mission is tentatively scheduled during Q1 2025-26.
No confirmed launch date, but appears NISAR is first & then this BlueBird Mission then G1 later.
QuoteNISAR planned to launch in March 2025 after antenna repairsDecember 14, 2024<snip>The NVS-02 launch is currently scheduled for mid-January [launch January 29 UTC]. “Once it launches, it’s going to take six to eight weeks to refurbish the launch pad” before NISAR can launch, he said.<snip>
NISAR planned to launch in March 2025 after antenna repairsDecember 14, 2024<snip>The NVS-02 launch is currently scheduled for mid-January [launch January 29 UTC]. “Once it launches, it’s going to take six to eight weeks to refurbish the launch pad” before NISAR can launch, he said.<snip>
We have entered into launch agreements with multiple launch service providers which will enable us to commence a planned launch campaign during 2025 and 2026 to launch approximately 60 Block 2 BB satellites. We have commenced assembling and testing the Block 2 BB satellites in accordance with our plan to meet this launch campaign to enable Continuous SpaceMobile Service coverage across key markets such as the United States, Europe, Japan and other strategic markets as well as to facilitate U.S. government applications. We expect to ship the first next-generation Block 2 BB satellite to the launch provider by the end of April 2025 for a launch estimated to occur shortly thereafter, which will commence our launch campaign of approximately 60 Block 2 BB satellites in 2025 through 2026. The timing of shipment of the first Block 2 BB satellite is contingent on a number of factors including satisfactory and timely completion of the assembly and testing of the Block 2 BB satellite, regulatory approvals for the launch, readiness of the launch vehicle, logistics and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.
From AST's 10-K filing: Satellite is expected to ship in Late-April, with launch "shortly thereafter":
Cryogenic Upper Stage (C25) for LVM3 flagged off to SriharikotaMarch 15, 2025Secretary, DOS/Chairman, ISRO flagged off the Cryogenic Upper Stage (C25) of ISRO’s LVM3 launch vehicle on March 15, 2025, from the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, to the launch complex at Sriharikota. The Directors of ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Liquid Propulsion System Centre (LPSC), and Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR) also participated in the flag off ceremony. This stage has been integrated at ISRO Propulsion complex, Mahendragiri and is earmarked for the fifth operational mission of LVM3 (LVM3-M5) under a commercial agreement between NSIL and AST & Science, LLC to launch their BlueBird Block 2 satellite. The stage was designed and developed by Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) during the development of the LVM3 launch vehicle and the stage is powered by the indigenous high thrust Cryogenic Engine (CE20) with a propellant loading of 28.5 tonnes.
Mission Overview:The BlueBird Block 2 satellite (FM-1) is a technology pathfinder for AST’s BlueBird constellation of commercial direct to cellular satellites. This satellite is an evolution of the BlueBird Block 1 satellites launched in September of 2024, with a larger phased array and an enhanced satellite bus (ControlSat) to support the larger phased array and higher throughput than the Block 1 satellites. The satellite is intended to demonstrate enhanced reliability array deployments as well as higher capability bus components (such as payload antennas). The satellite is intended to remain on orbit for up to 7 years before de-orbiting, providing cellular service to multiple regions around the world.Launch vehicle and launch site: ISRO GSLV Mk3, launching out of Satish Dhawan Space Center via NSILProposed launch date: June 2025Mission duration: Up to 7 years operational service life
Inclination Angle: 53ºOrbital Period: 5693.0 SecondsApogee: 525.0 kmPerigee: 515.0 kmArgument of Perigee: 90.0ºRAAN: 279.2°Mean Anomaly: 0°
International Space mission carrying Indian astronaut scheduled for next month: Dr Jitendra Singh[...]The LVM3-M5 mission, scheduled for July, will cater to a commercial contract with AST SpaceMobile Inc., USA, launching BlueBird Block-2 satellites under NewSpace India Limited’s commercial program.[...]
LVM3-M6 scheduled for H2 2025:QuoteISRO ISRO successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of CE20 Cryogenic Engine for LVM3-M6 MissionMarch 14, 2025On March 14, 2025, ISRO successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot testing of the cryogenic engine identified for the sixth operational mission of LVM3 launch vehicle (LVM-M6) at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri. Cryogenic engines for every mission undergo hot testing as part of its acceptance for the flight. Hot tests for the indigenous cryogenic engine (CE20)used in the Cryogenic Upper Stage of LVM3 were so far performed at the High-Altitude Test (HAT) facility at IPRC, where vacuum conditions are simulated with complex installations, limiting the maximum hot test duration to 25s.In the current test, the engine was tested for a longer duration of 100s for the first time using an innovative Nozzle Protection System under non-vacuum conditions. This test method significantly reduces the setup time and effort required for the flight acceptance testing of a cryogenic engine, which in turn helps faster delivery of cryogenic stages for space missions.Performance of the CE20 engine met all the test objectives and the parameters were closely matching with the predictions during the entire duration of the test. Further, this engine will be integrated to the Cryogenic Upper Stage of the launch vehicle for the LVM3-M6 mission, which is scheduled during the second half of 2025.No idea what the payload could be...
ISRO ISRO successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of CE20 Cryogenic Engine for LVM3-M6 MissionMarch 14, 2025On March 14, 2025, ISRO successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot testing of the cryogenic engine identified for the sixth operational mission of LVM3 launch vehicle (LVM-M6) at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri. Cryogenic engines for every mission undergo hot testing as part of its acceptance for the flight. Hot tests for the indigenous cryogenic engine (CE20)used in the Cryogenic Upper Stage of LVM3 were so far performed at the High-Altitude Test (HAT) facility at IPRC, where vacuum conditions are simulated with complex installations, limiting the maximum hot test duration to 25s.In the current test, the engine was tested for a longer duration of 100s for the first time using an innovative Nozzle Protection System under non-vacuum conditions. This test method significantly reduces the setup time and effort required for the flight acceptance testing of a cryogenic engine, which in turn helps faster delivery of cryogenic stages for space missions.Performance of the CE20 engine met all the test objectives and the parameters were closely matching with the predictions during the entire duration of the test. Further, this engine will be integrated to the Cryogenic Upper Stage of the launch vehicle for the LVM3-M6 mission, which is scheduled during the second half of 2025.
AST SpaceMobile Provides Business Update and First Quarter 2025 ResultsMay 12, 2025[...]Business UpdateAnnounced multi-provider satellite orbital launch plan with five contracted launches over the next six to nine months- Anticipate orbital launches every one to two months on average during 2025 and 2026- First Block 2 BlueBird satellite expected to ship in Q2 2025, with orbital launch scheduled during July 2025[...]
AST’s orbital debris mitigation plan fails to demonstrate that the FM1 satellite can operate safely and sustainably—indeed, the inconsistencies, discrepancies and inadequacies of AST’s orbital debris showings suggest the opposite. Prematurely authorizing AST to launch its FM-1/FM-2 satellites before it comprehensively demonstrates compliance with the Commission’s orbital debris mitigation rules and NASA standard practices would create untenable risks for all operators, including U.S.-licensed systems such as SpaceX that deliver critical connectivity to millions of American consumers.And if based on such a showing the Commission ultimately grants AST’s authorization, then it must apply those transparency, coordination, and performance-based requirements that the Commission found in the public interest in the Gen2 Order.
0284-EX-CN-2025
[...]Accordingly, the Commission should dismiss such claims immediately for lack of merit, and grant the Application by July 11 to allow safe shipment of FM1 by July 12 to the launch site for its upcoming August launch.[...]
After NISAR, ISRO gearing up for next U.S. collaboration with BlueBird communications satellite launchAugust 01, 2025The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is hoping to launch the Block 2 BlueBird communications satellite, developed by the U.S.-based AST SpaceMobile, in three to four months from now, chairman of the space agency V. Narayanan said in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Friday (August 1, 2025).[...]The BlueBird satellite is expected to arrive in India in September, he said. Work is also progressing on the mission launch vehicle.[...]
There's going to be a lot of unhappy retail shareholders today.How exactly is New Glenn going to launch 8 satellites that are 6,500 kg each? That's way too heavy even without any payload performance shortfalls.
Total satellite mass at launch: 5850 kg Dry mass of satellite at launch: 5830 kg FM-1 has an electric propulsion system using Xenon propellant. This system consists of 2 separate, independent propulsion modules, each containing a thruster, PPU, and propellant tanks/distribution. These systems have flight heritage on prior BlueBird satellites as well as other on-orbit systems. The propellant distribution is a simple blow down design. There will be 20kg of Xenon gas at pressure of approximately 1,000 psi. Final loading of Xenon will be performed at the launch site prior to integration with the launch vehicle.
Quote from: sstli2 on 08/01/2025 07:50 pmThere's going to be a lot of unhappy retail shareholders today.How exactly is New Glenn going to launch 8 satellites that are 6,500 kg each? That's way too heavy even without any payload performance shortfalls.Either • It won't (launch 8 of them) • the satellite's mass is misstated or later versions are intended to be lighter • New Glenn's performance is higher than Blue is currently telling usI have no information or intuition about which of these is the most likely.
FM1 is expected to be ready to ship in August 2025 with a mutually determined launch date thereafter, becoming AST SpaceMobile’s seventh satellite in orbit.
AST Q2 EarningsQuoteFM1 is expected to be ready to ship in August 2025 with a mutually determined launch date thereafter, becoming AST SpaceMobile’s seventh satellite in orbit.
Launch is scheduled 3-4 months from now according to ISRO's Chairman. Satellite will ship to India next month:QuoteAfter NISAR, ISRO gearing up for next U.S. collaboration with BlueBird communications satellite launchAugust 01, 2025The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is hoping to launch the Block 2 BlueBird communications satellite, developed by the U.S.-based AST SpaceMobile, in three to four months from now, chairman of the space agency V. Narayanan said in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Friday (August 1, 2025).[...]The BlueBird satellite is expected to arrive in India in September, he said. Work is also progressing on the mission launch vehicle.[...]
BlueBird 6 is fully assembled, and final tests are being completed imminently to be ready for shipment! 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀BlueBirds 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 are in various stages of production, targeting to complete all phased arrays this month. We are on track to complete 40 phased arrays by early 2026, bringing us to BlueBird 46. Each BlueBird is the largest commercial satellite ever launched to low Earth orbit!This is just the start of our deployment roadmap, with launches every 1-2 months on average moving forward, and 20 satellites approved to launch by the FCC — and more to come. The future of space-based cellular broadband connectivity is around the corner! 🌎📱📶💪#ASTSpaceMobile #BlueBird6 #NextGenBlueBird
Either something changed or these slides are outdated. Presentation from September 9th with 2 slides. 1 stating targeted launch in September for BlueBird and 1 near the end now showing it back on LVM3-M5 not M6 and next in line. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_hUMsUG2UYhttps://imgur.com/a/race-space-isros-role-transforming-indias-economy-security-aima-by-v-narayanan-chairman-isro-on-9-september-2025-r-isro-xwY3PWu
Quote from: tweet<snip>BlueBirds 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 are in various stages of production, targeting to complete all phased arrays this month. We are on track to complete 40 phased arrays by early 2026, bringing us to BlueBird 46. Each BlueBird is the largest commercial satellite ever launched to low Earth orbit!<snip>
<snip>BlueBirds 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 are in various stages of production, targeting to complete all phased arrays this month. We are on track to complete 40 phased arrays by early 2026, bringing us to BlueBird 46. Each BlueBird is the largest commercial satellite ever launched to low Earth orbit!<snip>
BlueBird 6 has completed final assembly and testing and is ready for flight! 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀 On October 12, it will head to India aboard an Antonov large cargo plane ✈️We are officially kicking off our next-gen launch campaign:• BlueBird 7 is expected to ship to the Cape Canaveral launch site in October• BlueBirds 8-16 are in various stages of production, with launches planned every 1-2 months on average during 2025 and 2026• On track to complete 40 phased arrays by early 2026, bringing us to BlueBird 46• Expecting 45-60 satellites in orbit by year-end 2026[...]
World's largest commercial LEO spacecraft meets the world's largest cargo aircraft. En route to India.Many more coming soon! Our next-gen launch campaign has officially started 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀#ASTSpaceMobile #NextGenBlueBird #ConnectingtheUnconnected
$ASTS BlueBird 6 is finally here at Chennai!Picture by @swyampatanga
LVM-3 to launch CMS-03 on November 2; Nisar to begin operations soonOct 23, 2025[...]Following the launch of CMS-03, Isro will carry out another LVM-3 mission which will launch US private communication satellite Bluebird. “We are looking at first week of December,” Narayanan told TOI in a separate interview.[...]
Started multi-provider orbital launch campaign following shipment of BlueBird 6 to India with launch expected in first half of December.
At 14:35min today at Bengaluru Tech Summit ISRO shared this slide with an image of the 1st Block 2 BlueBird (FM1 or BB6). States launch on track for December 2025, integration of solid boosters completed, launch cost > Rs 500Crorehttps://www.youtube.com/live/yax98cQB9EY
Quote from: tottaway22 on 11/19/2025 01:38 pmAt 14:35min today at Bengaluru Tech Summit ISRO shared this slide with an image of the 1st Block 2 BlueBird (FM1 or BB6). States launch on track for December 2025, integration of solid boosters completed, launch cost > Rs 500Crorehttps://www.youtube.com/live/yax98cQB9EYThat's $56M USD. Seems like quite a lot to pay, when you can get a Falcon 9 launch for just a little bit more. Perhaps the intention was to develop a business relationship with ISRO for potential future commercial offerings in India.
ISRO Chairman in IRISET 68th Annual Day Celebrations
Speaking to reporters, the ISRO Chairman said, "The launch date is not yet decided. It will be next month. We are planning to launch a commercial-based communication satellite using our LVM (Launch Vehicle Mark) -3 vehicle... It is a US satellite that we are going to launch on a commercial basis."
Issue Date UTC: 12/02/2025 1303Start Date UTC: 12/15/2025 0610End Date UTC: 12/28/2025 0520A3683/25 NOTAMNQ) VOMF/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/A) VOMF PART 1 OF 4 B) 2512150610 C) 2512280520D) 15 0610-1010 16 0550-0950 17 0530-0930 18 0500-0900 19 0440-0840 20 0420-0820 21 0400-0800 22 0330-0730 23 0310-0710 24 0250-0650 25 0230-0630 26 0210-0610 27 0140-0540 28 0120-0520E) LVM3-M6 ROCKET LAUNCH FM SHAR RANGE,SRIHARIKOTA WILL TAKE PLACE AS PER FLW DETAILS.THE LAUNCH WILL BE ON ANY ONE OF THE DAY DRG THIS PERIOD.ACTUAL DATE OF LAUNCH WILL BE INTIMATED 24 HR IN ADVANCE THROUGH A SEPARATE NOTAM. LAUNCH PAD COORD:134312N 0801348ENO FLT IS PERMITTED OVER THE DNG ZONES.A)DNG ZONE -1:IS A CIRCLE OF 10 NAUTICAL MILES AROUND THE LAUNCHER.B)DNG ZONE -2:IS AN AREA BOUNDED BY FOLLOWING COORDINATES:114000N 0815000E-121000N 0822500E-110000N 0832500E-090712N 0841200E-093138N 0831055E-103500N 0824500E-114000N 0815000EA3683/25 NOTAMNQ) VOMF/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/A) VOMF PART 2 OF 4 B) 2512150610 C) 2512280520D) 15 0610-1010 16 0550-0950 17 0530-0930 18 0500-0900 19 0440-0840 20 0420-0820 21 0400-0800 22 0330-0730 23 0310-0710 24 0250-0650 25 0230-0630 26 0210-0610 27 0140-0540 28 0120-0520E) RTE AFFECTED IN CHENNAI FIRW20, Q24, Q23, V4, V9, Q11, P574, B466, N563, L896, N564, V8, V6, T3CLOSURES/ALTN RTE FOR OVERFLYING1.W20 NOT AVBL BTN MMV-KAMGUALTN: MMV-DCT-DOHIA-DCT-RAMDO-DCT-KAMGU 2.Q24 NOT AVBL BTN MMV-KAMGU ALTN: MMV-DCT-DOHIA-DCT-RAMDO-DCT-KAMGU 3.Q23 NOT AVBL BTN RINTO-MMVALTN: RINTO-V11-TTP-DCT-GUANI-DCT-MMV 4.V4 NOT AVBL BTN BOPRI-MMVALTN: SUREK-DCT-RINTO-V11-TTP-DCT-GUANI-DCT-MMV 5.V9 NOT AVBL BTN GUNRI-MMVALTN: GUNRI-V11-TTP-DCT-GUANI-DCT-MMV 6.Q11 NOT AVBL BTN GURAS-MMVALTN: GURAS-DCT-KOLCA-DCT-MMV7.P574 NOT AVBL BTN MMV-GIRNAALTN: MMV -P761-IDASO-DCT-ELSAR8.B466 NOT AVBL BTN MMV-AVNOSALTN:MMV-DCT-IDASO-DCT-ATIDA9.N563 NOT AVBL BTN AKMIL-XOKRO?ALTN:LEKAP-DCT-IDASO-DCT-ELSAR-DCT-SADRI10.L896 NOT AVBL BTN MMV-DUGOS?NO ALTN RTE11.N564 NOT AVBL BTN AKMIL-DUGOS?NO ALTN RTEA3683/25 NOTAMNQ) VOMF/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/A) VOMF PART 3 OF 4 B) 2512150610 C) 2512280520D) 15 0610-1010 16 0550-0950 17 0530-0930 18 0500-0900 19 0440-0840 20 0420-0820 21 0400-0800 22 0330-0730 23 0310-0710 24 0250-0650 25 0230-0630 26 0210-0610 27 0140-0540 28 0120-0520E) 12.V8 NOT AVBL BTN MMV-AVNOS?NO ALTN RTE13.V6 NOT AVBL BTN MMV-GIRNANO ALTN RTE14.T3 NOT AVBL BTN BEBOK-ADKIT?NO ALTN RTEA3683/25 NOTAMNQ) VOMF/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/A) VOMF PART 4 OF 4 B) 2512150610 C) 2512280520D) 15 0610-1010 16 0550-0950 17 0530-0930 18 0500-0900 19 0440-0840 20 0420-0820 21 0400-0800 22 0330-0730 23 0310-0710 24 0250-0650 25 0230-0630 26 0210-0610 27 0140-0540 28 0120-0520E) DEP FM CHENNAI MAY FPL AS FLW:1.W20/Q24 NOT AVBL BTN MMV - KAMGUALTN:MMV-DCT-DOHIA-DCT-RAMDO-DCT-KAMGU2.P574 NOT AVBL BTN MMV-GIRNAALTN:MMV-P761-IDASO-DCT-ELSAR3.B466 NOT AVBL BTN MMV-AVNOS?ALTN:MMV-DCT-IDASO-DCT-ATIDAARR TO CHENNAI MAY FPL AS FLW:1.Q23 NOT AVBL BTN RINTO-MMVALTN:RINTO-V11-TTP-DCT-GUANI-DCT-MMV2.V4 NOT AVBL BTN BOPRI-MMVALTN:SUREK-DCT-RINTO-V11-TTP-DCT-GUANI-DCT-MMV3.V9 NOT AVBL BTN GUNRI-MMVALTN:GUNRI-V11-TTP-DCT-GUANI-DCT-MMV4.Q11 NOT AVBL BTN GURAS-MMVALTN:GURAS-DCT-KOLCA-DCT-MMV5.A465 NOT AVBL BTN GURAS-MMVALTN:GURAS-DCT-KOLCA-DCT-MMVF) GND G) UNL
December 15, 2025BLUEBIRD 6 LAUNCHThe launch of our first next-gen satellite is scheduled for December 2025. The launch will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel
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On December 6, BlueBird 6 was encapsulated and timely handed off to the launcher for liftoff. The exact December launch date will be announced in the coming days. This launch marks the beginning of our launch campaign, with a launch every forty-five days on average during 2026.Stay tuned. Very excited for what is ahead.#ASTSpaceMobile #BlueBird6 #NextGenBlueBird
Apparently delayed to NET December 21 per local reports: https://www.andhrajyothy.com/2025/andhra-pradesh/isro-bluebird-satellite-launch-postponed-to-december-21-1474445.html(English translation here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ISRO/comments/1pkoihl/per_regional_media_report_lvm3m6bluebird6_launch/)
And now NET December 24: https://www.andhrajyothy.com/2025/andhra-pradesh/isro-to-launch-6500-kg-bluebird-communication-satellite-on-dec-24-1475573.html / https://www.reddit.com/r/ISRO/comments/1pnql7u/per_regional_media_report_lvm3m6bluebird6_launch/
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LVM3-M6 / Bluebird-6 on 24th December 2025, Wednesday at 08:54 AM (local)
LVM3-M6 carrying BlueBird-6 is set to lift off on Christmas Eve (24 December) at 8:54 AM IST!! 🎄🚀
https://lvg.shar.gov.in/VSCREGISTRATION/index.jspApparently the page once has the following information, but has since been removed (launch viewing registrations should have started an hour ago but hasn't either):QuoteLVM3-M6 / Bluebird-6 on 24th December 2025, Wednesday at 08:54 AM (local)
LVM3-M6/BLUEBIRD BLOCK-2 MissionLAUNCH SCHEDULEDon 24th December 2025, Wednesday at 08:54 AM
🚀 LVM3-M6 Mission Launch ScheduledThe launch of LVM3-M6 is scheduled on 24 December 2025 at 08:54 hrs IST from the Second Launch Pad (SLP), SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota.👀 The public can witness the launch from the Launch View Gallery, SDSC SHAR by registering online:👉 https://lvg.shar.gov.in/VSCREGISTRATION/index.jsp#LVM3M6 #ISRO #LaunchUpdate #Sriharikota #LaunchViewGallery
AST SpaceMobile@AST_SpaceMobileThe countdown begins! BlueBird 6 is planned to launch on December 23, 2025 at 10:24 p.m. EST.The mission marks the start of our next phase of execution, with a launch planned every 45 days on average during 2026, as we continue building space-based cellular broadband connectivity for all.🎥 Watch live: http://youtube.com/live/vwdATsLffyULet’s go!🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀
AST SpaceMobile is scheduled to launch the first of its next-generation satellites to low Earth orbit on December 23, 2025 at 10:24 p.m. EST. The mission, called BlueBird 6, will lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Center aboard the LVM3 rocket. Watch AST SpaceMobile's webcast featuring new videos, a word from President Scott Wisniewski, a tour of our Midland facility, and interviews with our strategic partners American Tower and Rakuten. The broadcast will begin approximately 30 minutes before launch time. The exact timing of launch is subject to change based on a number of factors, including readiness of the launch vehicle, weather conditions, and other factors – so stay tuned to AST SpaceMobile's social media channels for the latest updates.
“The size of the antenna is terrifying…there’s only a handful of entities that have deployed a foldable thing in space that big and they’re NASA and intelligence entities…it’s an extremely difficult thing to do and it’s also more or less impossible to accurately test on the ground.”— Former Director of Engineering at SpaceX, led team of 150 engineers across multiple disciplines
Space Intelligence@SpaceIntel101Orbital Launch no. 307 of 2025 🇮🇳🚀🛰️Bluebird Block 2 FM1 | ISRO | December 24 | 0324 UTC
Launch Day for #LVM3M6. LVM3-M6 lifts off today at 08:55:30 IST with BlueBird Block-2 from SDSC SHAR. Youtube Livestreaming link:https://youtube.com/live/tNpY3wLE3nE🕗 08:25 IST onwards For More information Visit:https://isro.gov.in/LVM3_M6_BlueBird_Block2_Mission.html #LVM3M6 #BlueBirdBlock2 #ISRO #NSIL
Jonathan McDowell@planet4589C25 shutdown and separation, the AST Space Mobile satellite appears to be in the planned orbit.
Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi, @isro, and @NSIL_India on the successful launch of our BlueBird 6 satellite—the largest-ever commercial communications satellite in low Earth orbit.🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀Perfect execution from both teams in India and the U.S. We are now in control of BlueBird 6 from our D.C. command center and with nominal telemetry! 🇺🇸🤠💪
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. today announced the successful orbital launch of BlueBird 6.The BlueBird 6 mission lifted off at 10:25 p.m. EST on December 23 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. BlueBird 6 becomes now the largest commercial communications array ever deployed in low Earth orbit, spanning nearly 2,400 square feet, three times larger than AST SpaceMobile’s previous record-breaking BlueBirds 1-5, engineered to deliver commercial and government applications, including high-speed 4G and 5G space-based cellular broadband directly to standard, unmodified smartphones, and government applications that benefit from the power, size, and patented technology of AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird spacecrafts.“BlueBird 6 is a breakthrough moment for AST SpaceMobile,” said Abel Avellan, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of AST SpaceMobile. “This launch validates years of U.S. innovation and American manufacturing, executed by our team and marks the transition to scaled deployment. With BlueBird 6 now in orbit, we are firmly on the path to delivering true space-based cellular broadband directly to everyday smartphones, at a global scale.”Today’s successful launch kicks off our next phase of execution and keeps us on track to launch 45–60 satellites by the end of 2026, with launches planned every one or two months on average.
Watch the on-board camera visuals from #LVM3M6 capturing the journey of BlueBird Block-2 from liftoff to spacecraft injection.
What a moment! Relive the #LVM3M6 liftoff highlights here:
