India launched its heaviest satellite yet, boosting its commercial…

Sarah J · 2025-12-25T20:26:35.000Z

ISRO’s LVM3-M6 rocket placed the 6,100‑kg US-built AST SpaceMobile communications satellite into low Earth orbit, the heaviest payload ever launched from India. Modi called it a proud milestone that strengthens India’s heavy‑lift capability and role in the global commercial launch market. The mission used an upgraded LVM3 variant India plans for future crewed efforts. Earlier this year, ISRO launched the 4,410‑kg CMS‑03. India aims for an uncrewed orbital mission ahead of a first human spaceflight in 2027, and has set a goal to send an astronaut to the Moon by 2040.

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