AST SpaceMobile says BlueBird 7 set to deorbit after New Glenn misplaces orbit

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  • AST SpaceMobile lost BlueBird 7 after New Glenn 3 placed satellite into a lower-than-planned orbit.
  • Satellite separated from launch vehicle and powered on, but altitude was too low for on-board thruster technology to sustain operations.
  • BlueBird 7 is expected to de-orbit; costs are expected to be recovered under insurance policy.
  • Production continues through BlueBird 32; BlueBird 8 to 10 are expected to be ready to ship in about 30 days.
  • Launch cadence target remains one to two months on average during 2026; company still targets about 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026.


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