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AST SpaceMobile Taps SpaceX Falcon 9 Again As Next Three BlueBird Satellites Target ...
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Fusion42 · 28 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
AST SpaceMobile will launch three upgraded BlueBird satellites aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 on 5 August, with new hardware delivering nearly double the download speeds of first-generation models. The company is manufacturing through satellite 42 and plans to begin beta services later this year.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Space Tech, and 3 sources have reported it between 28 Jul 2026 and 5 Aug 2026.
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AST's second-generation satellites now deliver 2x the speeds at the same launch cost, and they're in full manufacturing ramp through unit 42. If you're building phone-native satellite apps or sell to remote regions, AST just became a viable backbone rather than a proof-of-concept.
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3 sources · first reported 28 Jul 2026 · latest 5 Aug 2026
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