After NISAR, ISRO gearing up for subsequent U.S. collaboration with BlueBird communications satellite tv for pc launch

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is hoping to launch the Block 2 BlueBird communications satellite tv for pc, developed by the U.S.-based AST SpaceCellular, in three to 4 months from now, chairman of the house company V. Narayanan stated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Friday (August 1, 2025).

This Indo-US collaboration follows on the heels of the NASA ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar Mission (NISAR) which ISRO efficiently launched on July 30 utilizing the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

The BlueBird satellite tv for pc is to be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, on board the LVM3, ISRO’s heftiest launch automobile which was previously often called the GSLV-Mk III, he stated.

The BlueBird satellite tv for pc is anticipated to reach in India in September, he stated. Work can be progressing on the mission launch automobile. Mr. Narayanan stated that the satellite tv for pc, weighing aound 6500 kg, was alleged to have arrived three months in the past, however “developmental points” had triggered a delay.

On whether or not U.S. president Donald Trump’s commerce insurance policies would have an effect on collaboration in science and know-how, Mr. Narayanan stated he “totally believes that no matter know-how contracts that India has signed will probably be executed.”

First uncrewed mission in December

Mr. Narayanan reiterated ISRO’s plans to have the primary of three uncrewed missions deliberate forward of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight in December 2025. The remaining two uncrewed missions is anticipated to be held in 2026.

ISRO had earlier introduced plans to have the crewed mission within the first quarter of 2027. Mr. Narayanan stated that this schedule will probably be saved after learning the efficiency of the uncrewed missions.

On the event of the Gaganyaan programme, he stated the human-rating of the launch automobile has been accomplished. The growth of the orbital module is in an “superior stage,” he stated, including that the event of crew escape system is nearing completion.

India’s house station

Mr. Narayanan additionally reiterated ISRO’s plans to finish the development of India’s house station, Bharatiya Antariksh Station, by 2035.

The 52-tonne facility will probably be developed in 5 modules, the primary of which is anticipated to be positioned in orbit in 2028.