TheIndian Space Research Organisation(Isro) is all set to make its maiden commercial launch of 36 broadband Communication satellites on-board the space agency’s heaviest rocket Launch Vehicle LVM3-M2.
The LVM3-M2 is dubbed as one of the heaviest for its ability to carry satellites weighing up to 8,000 kgs.
The mission is being undertaken as part of the commercial arrangement between NewSpace India Ltd and United Kingdom-basedNetwork Access Associates Ltd(OneWeb Ltd).
The LVM3-M2 mission would give a boost to the space agency’s commercial efforts and mark its entry into the global commercial launch service market.
NewSpace India Ltd, as part of its extended mandate, has at least six commercial missions planned in the next few months, including two GSLV-Mk3 (both for OneWeb) and three PSLV launch missions, and one dedicated satellite mission.