- AST SpaceMobile is launching its BlueBird 11, 12, and 13 satellites on August 5, 2026, to expand its cellular broadband network.
- The satellites will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, using a next-generation stackable architecture designed to double peak download speeds relative to earlier satellites.
- AST SpaceMobile's stock gained 10.2% to close at $58.44 following the announcement, pushing the price above its short- and medium-term moving averages.
- The company's vertically integrated production line has progressed through satellite 42, supported by agreements with nearly 60 mobile network operators.
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“This multi-satellite deployment is expected to unlock new service capabilities and catalyze future revenue streams for global connectivity.”
“BlueBird satellites 11, 12 and 13, launched on August 5, 2026 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, are designed to expand its space-based cellular broadband network with next-generation stackable architecture and nearly double the peak download speeds of its initial BlueBird satellites.”