Isro delivers its heaviest punch as Bahubali puts BlueBird into orbit

India's LVM3 rocket, nicknamed Baahubali, successfully launched the 6,100kg US satellite BlueBird Block-2, marking the heaviest spacecraft ever lifted from Indian soil. This ninth consecutive success for the human-rated launcher boosts confidence for the Gaganyaan mission and signals India's strong entry into the global LEO communications market.

Isro delivers its heaviest punch as Bahubali puts BlueBird into orbit
India's LVM3 rocket, nicknamed Baahubali, successfully launched the 6,100kg US satellite BlueBird Block-2, marking the heaviest spacecraft ever lifted from Indian soil. This ninth consecutive success for the human-rated launcher boosts confidence for the Gaganyaan mission and signals India's strong entry into the global LEO communications market.