Status
BlueBird Block 1 #1-5
Launch Time
NET September, 2024
NET September, 2024
Rocket
Vehicles
Landing Zone 1
Unknown Vehicle
Mission Details
BlueBird Block 1 #1-5
This mission will launch the first 5 commercial satellites in AST SpaceMobile’s cellphone-compatible broadband constellation. In orbit, they will provide connectivity for smartphones outside cellular coverage in partnership with mobile network operators (MNOs).
The satellites use AST & Science's patented technologies for connecting to cellphones in a space environment for their SpaceMobile constellation. Each satellite will deploy a 10 m diameter phased array antenna with an area of 64 meters squared consisting of numerous identical sub-antenna modules to connect directly to standard mobile phones.
Payloads: 5
Total Mass: 7,500.0 kg
Low Earth Orbit