India space agency launches its heaviest satellite
Summary
India's space agency launched its heaviest ever payload, the 6,100 kg AST SpaceMobile satellite, marking a significant milestone in India's space program and boosting its commercial launch capabilities.
Key Points
- India's space agency launched its heaviest ever payload, a 6,100 kg satellite.
- The satellite was launched on the LVM3-M6 rocket into low-Earth orbit.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the launch a proud milestone and a boost for India's space sector.
- India plans future missions including uncrewed orbital flight and human spaceflight by 2027.
