Satellite   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
swarajyamag.com • Arun Dhital

ISRO launches AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block‑2 on LVM3, lifting vehicle’s heaviest payload (≈6,100 kg)

India’s ISRO on Dec. 23 successfully launched AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block‑2 aboard its heavy‑lift LVM3 'Baahubali', placing a roughly 6,100 kg satellite into orbit — the heaviest payload ever on an Indian rocket. The spacecraft begins rollout of a direct‑to‑device constellation built around the largest commercial LEO communications antenna.

Also: ANI News Agency, Economic Times and 9 more
2025-12-23T21:25:45.187790-08:00
ATC   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Report: SpaceX Delayed Notification to FAA After Starship Explosion Despite FAA Activating Debris Response Areas

By Flying Magazine: SpaceX reportedly informed the FAA about the mishap after the agency had already activated debris response areas.

Also: orbitaltoday.com
2025-12-23T06:08:31.428535-08:00