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AST SpaceMobile says BlueBird 7 deorbits after New Glenn places satellite in low orbit

PUBT·04/19/2026 18:02:17
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AST SpaceMobile says BlueBird 7 deorbits after New Glenn places satellite in low orbit
  • AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 was placed into a lower-than-planned orbit during New Glenn 3 mission.
  • Orbit altitude is too low to sustain operations with on-board thruster technology.
  • Satellite is expected to de-orbit despite separation from launch vehicle and successful power-on.
  • Cost of BlueBird 7 is expected to be recovered under insurance policy.
  • AST SpaceMobile continues to target about 45 satellites in orbit by end of 2026.


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