ISRO successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, weighing over 6,100 kg, aboard its LVM3-M6 rocket from Sriharikota. This marks India's heaviest payload launch and positions the nation as a significant player in the global commercial space market. The satellite, designed by AST SpaceMobile, aims to provide direct broadband connectivity to ordinary smartphones, potentially revolutionizing mobile access in underserved areas. The launch demonstrated ISRO's technical prowess and operational maturity, including a brief delay due to orbital debris concerns.