New Delhi, Dec 24 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed that with the engagement of India's youth, the nation's space program is evolving to be increasingly advanced and impactful. He highlighted that the growing capabilities and emphasis on self-reliance are truly remarkable for future generations.

In a message shared on X, PM Modi remarked, "Fueled by the energy of India’s youth, our space program is advancing and creating a significant impact. With the LVM3 showcasing dependable heavy-lift performance, we are laying robust foundations for upcoming missions like Gaganyaan, diversifying commercial launch services, and enhancing global collaborations."

"This enhancement in capability along with the push towards self-reliance is wonderful for the future generations," he added.

This announcement follows the successful launch of India’s Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6, which carried BlueBird 6, from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.

In another update, the Prime Minister praised the successful launch of LVM3-M6 as a major leap in India’s space endeavors.

"A major leap in India’s space endeavors... The successful LVM3-M6 mission, which placed the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, the USA’s BlueBird Block-2, into its designated orbit, represents a proud milestone in our space journey," PM Modi stated.

"This bolsters India’s heavy-lift launch capabilities and consolidates our increasing prominence in the global commercial launch market. It also signifies our commitment towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Kudos to our dedicated space scientists and engineers. India continues to elevate its status in the realm of space!" he remarked.

The communication satellite, weighing 6,100 kg, is recognized as the heaviest payload placed into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in the history of LVM3 launches. The previous record was held by the LVM3-M5 Communication Satellite 03, which weighed approximately 4,400 kg and was successfully launched by ISRO on November 2 into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

This satellite is part of the next-gen BlueBird Block-2 communication satellites, aimed at delivering space-based cellular broadband connectivity directly to standard mobile smartphones.

This mission signifies the sixth operational flight of the LVM3 launch vehicle and marks a substantial advancement in telecommunications technology, as the enormous 6,100 kg payload is designed to provide high-speed 4G and 5G connectivity directly to smartphones.