• Firefly Aerospace signs $1.3 billion engine deal with AST SpaceMobile.
• Deal includes 27 Miranda engines and 9 in-space Vira engines for Blacklift rockets.
• AST SpaceMobile targets late 2028 for debut launch of Blacklift.
• Blacklift rocket designed for reusability and can loft up to five BlueBird satellites.

This deal may indicate a significant shift in the satellite launch market, with companies like AST SpaceMobile seeking to secure dependable access to space. The partnership could strengthen Firefly Aerospace's position in the industry, and the development of the Blacklift rocket suggests a growing trend towards reusability and self-sufficiency in satellite launches.