Next Generation Bluebird

Connecting the Unconnected

 

Scheduled for launch throughout 2025-2026

AST SpaceMobile’s next generation BlueBird satellites are designed to deliver 24/7 high-speed cellular broadband direct to everyday smartphones worldwide.

These advanced satellites feature expansive arrays spanning approximately 2,400 square feet – which will make them the largest commercial phased arrays ever deployed in low Earth orbit, surpassing the previous record held by our first-generation BlueBirds at 693 square feet.

 

 

Global Coverage

Each coverage cell will enable data transmission speeds up to 120 Mbps, supporting voice and video calls, streaming, apps, data uploads and downloads, and more. 

 

2,400 sq ft

phased array – the largest ever deployed in low Earth orbit

120 Mbps

peak data per coverage cell, fast enough for streaming, calls, and apps

2000+

active cells per satellite, covering vast areas simultaneously

Millions

of voice calls, video streams, and data transfers every day

Strategic Partners

AST SpaceMobile, in collaboration with over 50 mobile network operator and tech partners, is dedicated to closing the connectivity gap for today’s five billion mobile subscribers and extending cellular broadband to billions more who remain offline.

 

Operations and Timeline

Our BlueBirds are built 95% vertically integrated across 500,000 square feet of our own facilities, and supported by over 3,650 patent and patent-pending claims. By the end of 2025, we aim to have capacity to produce six BlueBirds per month.

Launch agreements are in place with existing launch vehicles and Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket for over 60 BlueBirds through 2026.