ISRO to Launch AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird-6
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Dec 11, 2025 · Last updated Dec 12, 2025
The launch of the BlueBird-6 satellite by India — ISRO for AST SpaceMobile is expected to positively impact the aerospace and telecommunications markets. For AST SpaceMobile, this launch is a critical step in deploying its space-based cellular broadband network, potentially leading to increased market share and revenue. It also reinforces India's growing role in the global commercial space launch market, benefiting India — ISRO and India — NewSpace India Limited.
The India — ISRO (ISRO) is preparing to launch the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6 communications satellite for the US-based AST SpaceMobile on December 15. This satellite, one of the heaviest commercial payloads handled by India — ISRO, will be launched aboard India's most powerful rocket, the LVM3. BlueBird-6 is designed to be the largest commercial phased array in low Earth orbit, spanning nearly 2,400 square feet, and will support ten times the data capacity of previous BlueBird models. This mission is a significant step for AST SpaceMobile in its plan to deploy a series of satellites through 2026 to provide direct-to-device mobile broadband services globally. The launch is being managed by India — NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), India — ISRO's commercial arm, and marks another milestone in India–United States space cooperation, following the successful NISAR mission in July.
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