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AST SpaceMobile Launches BlueBird Satellites 11, 12, 13

July 28, 2026

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Key Takeaways

AST SpaceMobile launches BlueBird satellites 11, 12, 13.
Launch scheduled for August 5, 2026, from Cape Canaveral.
Satellites will expand space-based cellular broadband network.
Next-generation satellites deliver nearly double peak download speeds.

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Strategic Implications

This launch may indicate AST SpaceMobile's progress in deploying its constellation at scale, which could strengthen its position in the space-based cellular broadband market. The next-generation satellites' improved download speeds suggest a focus on enhancing user experience, which may attract more commercial and government applications.

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What Happened

Expanding Space-Based Cellular Broadband Network

AST SpaceMobile is set to launch BlueBird satellites 11, 12, and 13 on August 5, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch is part of the company’s plan to deploy its space-based cellular broadband network, which aims to provide voice, data, and video services directly to standard smartphones. The next-generation satellites are expected to deliver nearly double the peak download speeds of the company’s initial Block 1 BlueBird satellites. This development was reported by Light Reading.

Source | Originally Published: July 28, 2026

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