India's ISRO Launches Heaviest Satellite with BlueBird 6

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AST SpaceMobile launched its next-generation BlueBird 6 satellite into low Earth orbit using India's largest rocket, ISRO's LVM3, marking a significant step in deploying a large constellation of high-capacity, direct-to-device communication satellites aimed at expanding 5G coverage globally. The company plans to launch up to 60 satellites by 2026, utilizing multiple launch providers including SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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