ISRO's LVM3 to launch AST SpaceMobile's Bluebird 6 this December
ISRO is gearing up to launch AST SpaceMobile's latest satellite, Bluebird 6, on December 24, 2025, from Sriharikota.
This 6.5-ton satellite is designed to bring direct-to-device broadband to remote areas using the largest commercial antenna ever sent to low Earth orbit.
What makes Bluebird 6 special?
Bluebird 6 comes with a phased-array antenna covering a huge 2,400 sq ft—over three times bigger than its earlier versions.
It packs 10 times more data capacity and offers a wide bandwidth of 10,000 MHz through licensed spectrum.
ISRO's LVM3 rocket will handle the heavy lifting for this mission.
Why the switch and delay?
The launch was moved from its original dates for extra integration testing—ISRO wants everything perfect after its flawless track record with previous launches like Eutelsat OneWeb.
AST SpaceMobile also chose ISRO for this mission, marking a significant collaboration for their future constellation plans.