Christmas Eve is getting a rocket-powered upgrade this year. ISRO has locked in December 24 for the launch of its heavy-lift rocket LVM3-M6, promising an early-morning spectacle that space fans across India can watch live, or even witness in person from Sriharikota. LVM3-M6 launch date, time, and location The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the launch of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite aboard its LVM3-M6 rocket, a move that highlights a major step forward for commercial satellite launches from India.
The space agency has confirmed that the LVM3-M6 mission will lift off on December 24, 2025, at 08:54 am IST. The launch will take place from the Second Launch Pad (SLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota. Announcing the schedule on X (formerly Twitter), ISRO said: LVM3-M6 Mission Launch Scheduled. The launch of LVM3-M6 is scheduled on 24 December 2025 at 08:54 hrs IST from the Second Launch Pad (SLP), SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. The public can witness the launch from the Launch View Gallery, SDSC SHAR by registering online. How you can watch the launch live There are two ways to catch the LVM3-M6 launch: 1. Watch it online ISRO is expected to livestream the launch on its official website, YouTube channel, and social media platforms, as it does for major missions. 2. Watch it in person ISRO has also opened registrations for the Launch View Gallery at Sriharikota. Members of the public can sign up online to watch the liftoff directly from the spaceport. Also read: Payal Gaming’s viral video can lead you into cyber scam
Why LVM3 matters so much The LVM3, earlier called GSLV Mk III, is ISRO’s most powerful rocket and the backbone of India’s future human spaceflight plans. Standing over 43 metres tall and weighing around 640 tonnes, the rocket can carry payloads of up to 8,000 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Its three-stage design includes: This configuration allows the LVM3 to handle some of ISRO’s most complex and demanding missions. Also read: ISRO successfully completes Gaganyaan crew module’s main parachutes trial
What is LVM3-M6 carrying? ISRO has not yet revealed details about the payload onboard LVM3-M6. However, the mission is widely seen as part of the agency’s long-term roadmap. This includes: Each LVM3 flight helps ISRO fine-tune systems related to mission reliability, safety, and launch readiness, all crucial steps before sending Indian astronauts into space on an indigenous rocket. Also read: The real story behind PM Modi’s viral ‘earring’ in Oman
A key step toward human spaceflight As India moves closer to its first crewed mission, every LVM3 launch adds confidence to the programme. The M6 mission, in particular, is expected to further validate the rocket’s performance and consistency.
With the countdown now underway, the December 24 launch is set to draw nationwide attention, once again highlighting ISRO’s steady progress and India’s growing presence among the world’s leading spacefaring nations.
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