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AST SpaceMobile launches three BlueBird satellites, expanding its space-based cellular network across Europe

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AST SpaceMobile has launched BlueBird 11, 12 and 13 into low Earth orbit, adding three satellites to its planned space-based cellular broadband constellation. The deployment expands the company’s network presence across Europe as it continues scaling direct-to-device connectivity from orbit.

Discovered 2026-08-07T00:51:42.410929-07:00 | 2026-08-07T00:51:42.410929-07:00

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  • The launch adds three satellites—BlueBird 11, 12 and 13—to AST SpaceMobile’s low Earth orbit constellation, increasing the company’s capacity to develop space-based cellular broadband services.
  • The deployment advances the constellation buildout described in AST SpaceMobile’s plan to reach 45–60 satellites by year-end, providing a clear indicator of execution against its network-scaling strategy.

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