BlueBird (next generation)
Huge-antenna satellite that connects directly to ordinary phones
Texas company building very large satellites that connect directly to ordinary cell phones, so carriers like AT&T and Verizon can offer coverage where there are no towers. It has 13 satellites up and plans beta service in 2026.
Products, by altitude
Low Earth orbit · 160–2,000 km
Testing ![]()
In service BlueBird 1-5
First five satellites proving phone-to-satellite service
Milestones
- Aug 2026 AST SpaceMobile reported 13 BlueBird satellites in orbit, Q2 2026 revenue of $31.5 million, a contracted revenue backlog of about $1.30 billion, and partnerships with more than 60 mobile network operators.1
- Aug 2026 BlueBirds 11, 12 and 13 launched together on a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral. Company statement2
Sources
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