LVM3

Timeline

1. 10 Jun2026
   Science and tech

   IN-SPACe invites industry to take over ISRO's LVM3 launch vehicle production¹

   IN-SPACe invited Indian companies to take on full realisation, operation and commercialisation of the LVM3 launch vehicle. ISRO plans to transfer mature launch vehicle technology to industry to focus on next-generation work. Reported around 10-11 June 2026.

   • IN-SPACe invited Indian companies to take on full realisation, operation and commercialisation of the LVM3 launch vehicle
   • ISRO plans to transfer mature launch vehicle technology to industry to focus on next-generation work
   • Reported around 10-11 June 2026
2. 24 Dec2025
   Science and tech

   ISRO LVM3 launches BlueBird Block-2, heaviest payload to LEO²³⁴

   ISRO launched AST SpaceMobile's US-built BlueBird Block-2 satellite on an LVM3 from Sriharikota on 24 December. At about 6,100 kg it is the heaviest payload ever put in low Earth orbit by the LVM3.

   • Launch date: 24 December 2025 (LVM3-M6) from Sriharikota
   • Payload: BlueBird Block-2, about 6,100 kg, for AST SpaceMobile under an NSIL commercial deal
   • Heaviest payload LVM3 has placed in low Earth orbit; reported as heaviest satellite launched from Indian soil
   • Previous LVM3 record: CMS-03 (about 4,400 kg) in November 2025

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Sources

1. Deccan Chronicle
2. Business Today
3. Gulf News
4. The Week (PTI)