“Heaviest Satellite Ever Lifted From India”: ISRO Chief V Narayanan Hails LVM3 Mission

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan addresses the successful launch of the LVM3 vehicle injecting the Blue Bird block communication satellites for the US-based AST SpaceMobile. Speaking after the historic mission, Narayanan highlights that "the reward for hard work is more work" as the agency prepares for future targets. He confirms this is the "first dedicated commercial launch for a customer from USA" and notes it is the 104th launch from Sriharikota. The ISRO chief also details the technical precision of the mission, achieving a circular orbit with less than 2 kilometers dispersion, and celebrates the vehicle's 100% reliability record.