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AST SpaceMobile
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Satellite and Telecommunications Industries Face Challenges in Collaboration
The recent deployment of three BlueBird satellites into low Earth orbit by AST SpaceMobile highlights the growing efforts to establish a space-based cellular broadband network, but the satellite and telecommunications industries face significant challenges in working together due to differences in systems and processes. This collaboration is crucial for the success of upcoming projects, including Iridium's NTN Direct commercial launch.
7/8/2026
Hype: 40/100
AST SpaceMobile Successfully Launches Three BlueBird Satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9
AST SpaceMobile launched three Block 2 BlueBird satellites on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, aiming to provide space-based broadband services. The launch marks a significant milestone in the company's efforts to establish a global network of satellites for mobile connectivity.
6/17/2026
Hype: 60/100
SpaceX Launches Trio of AST SpaceMobile Satellites Aboard Falcon 9 Rocket
On Wednesday, June 17, at 2:39 a.m. EDT, SpaceX successfully launched three AST SpaceMobile satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, marking a significant step forward in providing direct-to-cell internet services. The mission, which deployed the BlueBird 8, BlueBird 9, and BlueBird 10 satellites, demonstrates the growing importance of satellite technology in bridging global connectivity gaps.
6/16/2026
Hype: 60/100
Blue Origin"s New Glenn Rocket Launch Ends with Payload in Incorrect Orbit
On April 19, 2026, Blue Origin launched its third New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, but the mission encountered an issue, resulting in the payload, a direct-to-cellphone communications satellite called Bluebird 7, being placed in the wrong orbit. This development has significant implications for Blue Origin and the broader aerospace industry.
4/21/2026
Hype: 40/100
Blue Origin Achieves Milestone Rocket Recovery, but Satellite Ends Up in Incorrect Orbit
On Sunday, April 19, Blue Origin successfully recovered its first reused orbital-class rocket, the New Glenn, following a launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. However, the mission's payload, the BlueBird 7 satellite, was placed into an off-nominal orbit, potentially impacting future launches, including a planned uncrewed moon landing.
4/19/2026
Hype: 60/100