BlueBird Block 2 (BlueBird 8, 9, 10) – Falcon 9 (B1077.29) – Canaveral SLC40 – 17.06.2026 06:39 UTC

[Demir_Binici]

MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ("AST SpaceMobile") (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, today announced that the launch of the BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 satellites is currently scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. Liftoff is targeted for 2:39 a.m. EDT with additional opportunities available until 4:15 a.m.

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The orbital launch mission will carry the next-generation satellites BlueBirds 8, 9, and 10, to support AST SpaceMobile's growing commercial and government communications and non-communications capabilities, including space-based cellular broadband services: voice, data, and video to standard, unmodified smartphones everywhere.

The BlueBird satellites will leverage AST SpaceMobile's next-generation stackable satellite architecture, including advanced composite carbon structures designed to support efficient multi-satellite launches and accelerated constellation deployment. Combined with the company's multi-provider launch strategy, the architecture is designed to provide flexibility in AST SpaceMobile's deployment of its global constellation.

"Our upcoming launch marks another important milestone as we continue advancing the deployment of our space-based cellular broadband network," said Scott Wisniewski, President of AST SpaceMobile. "Each BlueBird satellite launched expands our ability to support seamless space-based broadband mobile connectivity directly to everyday smartphones. Our next-generation BlueBird satellites, the largest phase-arrays ever deployed in low Earth orbit, together with our expanding manufacturing capabilities, position AST SpaceMobile to continue scaling toward continuous global space-based cellular broadband coverage supported by a diversified launch strategy."

These next generation BlueBird satellites are expected to further expand AST SpaceMobile's direct-to-device broadband constellation while delivering nearly double the peak data speeds of the company's initial Block 1 BlueBird satellites, which recently achieved peak download speeds of 98.9 Mbps directly to standard smartphones. The mission represents another step toward AST SpaceMobile's goal of bringing mobile broadband connectivity to the billions of people worldwide who remain unconnected or under-connected.

Similar to the in-orbit BlueBird 6 satellite, BlueBirds 8, 9 and 10 feature the largest commercial communications arrays ever deployed in low Earth orbit, measuring approximately 2,400 square feet and representing one of the most innovative engineering achievements in space-based connectivity. The satellites are designed and manufactured through AST SpaceMobile's highly vertically integrated model, with approximately 95% of the technology designed and developed in-house by a 2,250+ workforce across over 500,000 square feet of global manufacturing and operations facilities.

Members of the public and investors are encouraged to watch a live broadcast on the launch day from AST SpaceMobile's YouTube channel. The company anticipates hosting an in-person investor launch event at Cape Canaveral for the launch of its next BlueBird 11-13 satellites. AST SpaceMobile greatly appreciates the continued enthusiasm and support from its retail investor community and looks forward to welcoming investors to select future launch activities.

AST SpaceMobile has agreements with nearly 60 mobile network operators globally with over 3 billion subscribers combined and strategic partnerships with AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, Bell, Telus, stc Group and American Tower.

The exact timing of orbital launches is subject to change based on a number of factors, including launch readiness of the launch provider, weather conditions, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.

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Два спутника отправили из Техаса на мыс Канаверал 18 мая. Третий — 22 мая.
Получается что пуск через три недели после доставки третьего спутника.

[Demir_Binici]

June 17, 2026 06:39 - 08:15 UTC
Bluebird 8-10 Mission

SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, June 17 for launch of AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 8-10 mission to orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 2:39 a.m. ET with additional opportunities available 4:15 a.m. ET. If needed, a backup launch opportunity is available on Thursday, June 18 during a launch window that opens at 2:19 a.m. ET.

This will be the 29th flight for the Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-5, GPS III Space Vehicle 06, Inmarsat I6-F2, CRS-28, Intelsat G-37, NG-20, TD7, and 21 Starlink missions. After stage separation, the first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

B1077.29

[zandr]

Код Выделить Развернуть

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfU7BI6EeQE

Go! - SpaceX - Falcon 9 - BlueBird 8-10 - SLC-40 - Cape Canaveral SFS - Space Affairs Live
  SPACE AFFAIRS

[zandr]

https://x.com/Dillonshrop06/status/2066915877396607381

Dillon Shropshire   @Dillonshrop06
Hazard Map for BlueBird Block 2 #3-5
https://bit.ly/3Q00GbD                                             
NET Jun 17 0639 UTC
 

[zandr]

Пуск, разделение ступеней, сброшен ГО (улетает створка слева).

[zandr]

Посадка первой ступени.
Вы не можете просматривать это вложение.
Ступень совершила запуск и посадку 29 раз.

[Liss]

Странно -- три существенно разные орбиты.

1 69589U 26139A  26168.28335140  .00000000  00000-0  00000+0 0  9996
2 69589  53.0000 261.9482 0298300  47.5000  2.6400 15.72912712    06
1 69590U 26139B  26168.30945094  .00000000  00000-0  00000+0 0  9996
2 69590  53.0100 261.7105 0004700 274.6900 284.9500 15.11840682   05
1 69591U 26139C  26168.35154584  .00000000  00000-0  00000+0 0  9998
2 69591  52.9700 261.6144 0430800 283.6500 142.6100 15.93474112   09

[zandr]

SpaceX  @SpaceX
Deployment of all three BlueBird satellites confirmed

Миссия успешна.

[zandr]

Странно -- три существенно разные орбиты.

https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements

2026-139A    69589   BLUEBIRD OBJECT A    91.55   53.00   551   150   0.0298300   
2026-139B    69590   BLUEBIRD OBJECT B    95.25   53.01   534   527   0.0004700   
2026-139C    69591   BLUEBIRD OBJECT C    90.37   52.97   580   5   0.0430800

Третья - особенно... разная 
(Перигей на высоте 5 км!)

[zandr]

Если временнЫе, высотные, скоростные отметки в видеорепортаже SpaceX (выше, #2) реальные - такого быть не может.
Глюк. Ошибка определения TLE.

[zandr]

Исправлено

2026-139A    69589   BLUEBIRD OBJECT A    95.21   53.00   531   526   0.0003688
2026-139B    69590   BLUEBIRD OBJECT B    95.20   53.00   531   526   0.0003705
2026-139C    69591   BLUEBIRD OBJECT C    95.19   53.00   530   525   0.0003918

[Demir_Binici]

Исправлено

2026-139A 69589 BLUEBIRD OBJECT A 95.21 53.00 531 526 0.0003688
2026-139B 69590 BLUEBIRD OBJECT B 95.20 53.00 531 526 0.0003705
2026-139C 69591 BLUEBIRD OBJECT C 95.19 53.00 530 525 0.0003918

Всё как и просили. В ODAR от 12 июня 2025 года заявлено: апогей 520-530 km и перигей 520-530 km, наклонение 53°.

Для FM1 заявлено 525x515 km и наклонение 53°. Вывели на 520x506 km.

SpaceX точнее ISRO выводят.

Не ясен вопрос, что за спутники вывели, FM3, FM4 и FM5, как написано на nextspaceflight или FM24, FM25 и FM26. Посмотрим, останутся ли примерно на этой орбите, или будут до 690x685 km.