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AST SpaceMobile eyes ULA Vulcan for expanded satellite launches
commercial14 days ago

AST SpaceMobile eyes ULA Vulcan for expanded satellite launches

AST SpaceMobile said it may launch some of its direct-to-device satellites on ULA’s Vulcan rocket to broaden its launch options, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in its plans. The company still targets about 45 satellites in orbit by year’s end, but no Vulcan contract has been announced and Vulcan’s own launch backlog (plus an SRB anomaly investigation) could limit near-term availability; meanwhile, a mid-June Falcon 9 launch for AST’s BlueBirds 8–10 is planned as New Glenn launches remain paused following the recent failure.

via SpaceNews|
#ast-spacemobile#blue-origin#commercial
Blue Origin's New Glenn: booster lands, payload misorbit prompts investigation
space1 month ago

Blue Origin's New Glenn: booster lands, payload misorbit prompts investigation

Blue Origin's NG-3 mission achieved a successful booster landing, but an upper-stage thrust anomaly prevented the second burn from placing AST SpaceMobile's Bluebird 7 satellite into the planned orbit, leaving the satellite in an off-nominal orbit and ultimately deemed lost. The FAA has grounded New Glenn while Blue Origin investigates the issue, and the incident casts uncertainty over the rocket's 2026 launch cadence. Despite the mishap, the company aims to continue flights and pursue milestones like the Blue Moon lunar landers, with NASA and industry partners expressing cautious optimism about ongoing programs.

via Gizmodo|
#ast-spacemobile#blue-origin#new-glenn
New Glenn grounded as NG-3 mission misses target orbit
space-exploration1 month ago

New Glenn grounded as NG-3 mission misses target orbit

Blue Origin's massive New Glenn rocket (NG-3) failed to deliver AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite to the planned low-Earth orbit after an upper-stage engine underperformed; the booster safely landed on the droneship, but the satellite's altitude was too low to operate and will be deorbited. The FAA will oversee the Blue Origin-led investigation, with Blue Origin cooperating and reporting on corrective actions, while NASA's administrator noted that this setback will inform future Artemis-related efforts.

via Space|
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Astro broadband setback: AST SpaceMobile’s satellite doomed by a too-low orbit
business1 month ago

Astro broadband setback: AST SpaceMobile’s satellite doomed by a too-low orbit

AST SpaceMobile’s satellite launched on a Blue Origin booster ended up in an inoperable, too-low orbit and will be de-orbited; its cost is expected to be recovered under insurance, marking a setback to AST’s plan to deploy about 45 satellites by 2026 to offer space-based broadband amid Starlink competition, with the stock dropping about 7% in early trading.

via Barron's|
#ast-spacemobile#blue-origin#business
FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn after payload ends up in unintended orbit
science1 month ago

FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn after payload ends up in unintended orbit

The FAA has grounded Blue Origin’s New Glenn after its second stage placed AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite into a lower-than-planned orbit; the booster landed safely, but the satellite cannot operate and will be de-orbited. Authorities have offered few details, Space Force data is inconclusive about what’s in orbit, and a return-to-flight timeline has not been provided.

via The Verge|
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AST SpaceMobile hit by misaligned orbit, stock slides as Blue Origin loses satellite
business1 month ago

AST SpaceMobile hit by misaligned orbit, stock slides as Blue Origin loses satellite

AST SpaceMobile’s stock fell about 9% after Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket placed the BlueBird 7 satellite in a lower-than-planned orbit and the satellite was later deemed lost. Insurance will cover the loss, and AST still plans monthly launches in 2026 with satellites 8–10 ready to ship. Analysts say the financial impact should be limited, but investor sentiment is now more closely tied to Blue Origin’s trajectory, potentially complicating AST’s goal of 45 satellites by year-end.

via CNBC|
#ast-spacemobile#blue-origin#business
New Glenn Flight Leaves AST’s BlueBird in Too-Low Orbit
technology1 month ago

New Glenn Flight Leaves AST’s BlueBird in Too-Low Orbit

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket carried AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellite, but the upper stage placed it into an orbit too low for its thrusters to operate, effectively dooming the mission; AST plans to de-orbit the satellite under its insurance, while Blue Origin continues with other tests and AST pursues a larger BlueBird constellation in the coming years.

via PCMag|
#ast-spacemobile#blue-origin#bluebird-satellite
Blue Origin nails booster reuse, but upper stage derails AST satellite deployment
space1 month ago

Blue Origin nails booster reuse, but upper stage derails AST satellite deployment

Blue Origin’s New Glenn achieved a successful reuse of its first-stage booster with a precise landing, but the mission’s upper stage did not place AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 into the planned orbit, delivering the satellite to an off-nominal, too-low orbit that will require de-orbiting, despite payload separation and the satellite powering on. The mishap tempers the milestone of reusability with a reminder that upper-stage performance remains a critical challenge for New Glenn and Artemis-era ambitions.

via Ars Technica|
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BlueBird 7 Ends Up in Too-Low Orbit; Insurance to Cover Loss as AST SpaceMobile Accelerates Satellite Rollout
technology1 month ago

BlueBird 7 Ends Up in Too-Low Orbit; Insurance to Cover Loss as AST SpaceMobile Accelerates Satellite Rollout

AST SpaceMobile reports BlueBird 7 launched on the New Glenn but was placed into a lower-than-planned orbit, rendering its on-board thrusters unusable and requiring de-orbit. The company says the satellite’s cost will be recovered under its insurance. BlueBird 7 would have been its eighth LEO satellite; production continues with BlueBird 32 and BlueBird 8–10 expected to ship in about 30 days. AST SpaceMobile maintains plans for roughly monthly orbital launches in 2026 aiming for about 45 satellites by year-end as it builds a space-based cellular broadband network accessible by standard smartphones.

via Business Wire|
#ast-spacemobile#bluebird-7#low-earth-orbit
SpaceX IPO Set to Redefine Space Stocks: 6 Infrastructure Winners to Watch
business1 month ago

SpaceX IPO Set to Redefine Space Stocks: 6 Infrastructure Winners to Watch

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO targeting a valuation above $2 trillion, a move that could reprice the entire space economy. Morgan Stanley’s Space 60 identifies six infrastructure-focused winners tightly tied to the orbital economy: Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, Planet Labs, Intuitive Machines, Redwire, and BlackSky. Among them, Rocket Lab is highlighted as the standout due to its vertical integration across launch vehicles, spacecraft systems, and orbital infrastructure. The SpaceX listing is expected to boost demand for space-infrastructure plays—connectivity, Earth observation, lunar delivery, and related services—more than diversified aerospace names.

via 24/7 Wall St.|
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technology3 months ago

AST SpaceMobile Secures $30M SDA Contract to Demonstrate Direct-to-Device Satellite Communications

AST SpaceMobile won a roughly $30 million OTA prime contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency under HALO Europa Track 2 to rapidly demonstrate resilient, direct-to-device tactical satellite communications using its BlueBird LEO constellation, leveraging a software-defined bent-pipe architecture to integrate with existing military radios and support defense applications.

via Business Wire|
#ast-spacemobile#bluebird#halo-europa