- BlueBird satellites 11, 12 and 13 are scheduled to launch on August 5, 2026 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, with liftoff targeted for 3:42 a.m. EDT and a second opportunity at 5:10 a.m.
- The satellites are intended to expand AST SpaceMobile's space-based cellular broadband network for direct-to-device connectivity and include updated technology targeting higher download speeds and more scalable deployment.
- Vodafone CEO Margherita Della Valle described the AST partnership as "definitely" worth pursuing despite launch delays, while Vodafone targets an early-2027 beta launch.
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