ISRO is set to launch the Blue Bird Block-2 satellites from the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota to Ningal on Wednesday, using its reliable PSLV rocket. The launch marks a significant step in advancing space-based connectivity, aiming to ensure that even the most remote regions, such as deserts and the Himalayas, have access to mobile network services. The mission builds on the success of the previous Block-1 satellites, offering improved speed, coverage, and performance.
The Blue Bird Block-2 satellites are specifically designed to enhance global connectivity and direct-to-cell (D2C) technology, providing 5G internet and calling services directly to mobile phones in areas without traditional network coverage. Equipped with advanced, high-capacity antennas, these satellites can capture weak mobile signals from Earth, enabling reliable communication in previously inaccessible regions. ISRO scientists at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota will begin the 24-hour countdown, including final engine tests and fueling operations, depending on favorable weather conditions.
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India has now emerged as a key hub for global commercial satellite launches due to its cost-effective solutions and high success rate, attracting international organizations to carry out their missions through ISRO. A successful launch of the Blue Bird Block-2 satellites is expected to usher in a new era in space-based mobile communications, further strengthening India’s position and recognition in the international space sector.