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Next launch for this agency
Indian Space Research Organization
Indian Space Research Organization
Government • IND
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Jun 30 at 05:30am
Launchpad time•+0530
Jun 30 at 12:00am
Your local time•+0000
Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)
Launch vehicle
BlueBird Block 2 #1
Mission
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Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.
Mission description
AST SpaceMobile’s Block 2 BlueBird satellites are designed to deliver up to 10 times the bandwidth capacity of the BlueBird Block 1 satellites, required to achieve 24/7 continuous cellular broadband service coverage in the United States, with beams designed to support a capacity of up to 40 MHz, enabling peak data transmission speeds up to 120 Mbps, supporting voice, full data and video applications. The Block 2 BlueBirds, featuring as large as 2400 square foot communications arrays, will be the largest satellites ever commercially deployed in Low Earth orbit once launched.
This launch will feature a single satellite.
— BlueBird Block 2 #1
Livestream
Attending a launch in person
The on-site launch view gallery is accessible by applying for a pass on the ISRO website. Booking is free and is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The booking website is only online during the registration window.
On launch day you won't be allowed on Sriharikota without a valid pass.
Launch View Gallery: 7 kilometers away, capacity of 5000. It has tiered seating like a sports stadium. Has a jumbotron. Right next to the space museum. Not covered so for daytime launches it gets crazy hot and you'll need an umbrella.
For those without a pass there is a good view of the launch from Venadu Road near Pullicat Lake. In summer the lakebed dries up and you can walk onto it for a slightly better view.
Venadu Road: 12 kilometers away. Near the first security checkpoint at Attakanitippa.
How to get there
The closest commercial airport is Chennai International Airport in Chennai.
A 3-hour drive from the airport in a rental car will get you to Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
Alternatively a bus can be taken from the airport to Sullurpeta, and from there a taxi or other local transport option can take you 1 hour to the center.
Accomodation
Nearby hotels in Sullurpeta or a bit further in Chennai.
Nearby parking
Parking available on-site.
Agency details
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India's national space agency, known for its cost-effective and successful missions. ISRO's achievements include the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), Chandrayaan lunar missions, and a robust satellite launch program with the PSLV and GSLV rockets, contributing to space exploration and satellite communication.