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Successful LVM3-M6 Launch Highlights India’s Industry–ISRO Partnership

Hyderabad: India marked another major achievement in its space programme on Tuesday with the successful launch of LVM3-M6, further underlining the country’s growing expertise in heavy-lift launch vehicle technology and complex mission execution. The mission once again showcased the reliability and operational maturity of the LVM3, India’s flagship heavy-lift launch vehicle, reflecting years of sustained…

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China probably seeks to capitalise on de-escalated tension along Line of Actual Control with India: US report

New York/Washington: China probably seeks to capitalise on the de-escalation of tension along the Line of Actual Control with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent the deepening of US-India ties, according to a report by the US Department of War. In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on ‘Military and Security Developments Involving…

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Shah congratulates ISRO on successful launch of ‘Bahubali’ rocket

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on its heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, successfully placing a US communication satellite into orbit and said this demonstrates the mettle of India’s scientists. LVM3-M6, nicknamed ‘Bahubali’ for its heavy-lift capability, injected the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended…

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ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ rocket places 6,000 kg US communication satellite into orbit

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): In a historic Christmas Eve mission, ISRO’s heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, successfully placed a US communication satellite into orbit on Wednesday. The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency said the LVM3-M6 has successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit. The Bluebird Block-2 mission is part of a global LEO (Low Earth Orbit) constellation…

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