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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the launch of the U.S.-based AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird communications satellite on December 24, 2025, from Sriharikota. The launch, part of the LVM3-M6 mission, was initially scheduled for December 15 but was postponed. The 6,500 kg satellite will lift off at 8:54 am IST.
News Article:
ISRO to Launch U.S. Satellite on Christmas Eve
Bengaluru, December 20, 2025 – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that it will launch the BlueBird communications satellite, developed by U.S.-based AST SpaceMobile, on December 24, 2025. The launch will take place from the Second Launch Pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 8:54 am IST.
The 6,500 kg satellite will be launched as part of ISRO’s LVM3-M6 mission. While an initial launch date was set for December 15, ISRO did not specify the reason for its delay and ultimate rescheduling of the launch.
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