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ISRO is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite as part of the LVM3-M6 mission, marking an important step in commercial space collaboration. The satellite has been developed by AST SpaceMobile and is notable for being the largest commercial communications satellite to be deployed in Low Earth Orbit. Its primary objective is to provide space-based cellular broadband connectivity directly to standard mobile smartphones across the globe, without the need for specialised equipment. This mission highlights ISRO’s growing role in launching advanced commercial satellites and supporting next-generation global communication technologies.