The Journal of Space Commerce

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BlueBird 6 Launched from India

AST SpaceMobile Plans to Launch 45–60 Satellites by the End of 2026

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Tom Patton
Dec 29, 2025
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The BlueBird 6 cellular communications satellite has been placed in orbit. AST SpaceMobile announced the successful launch from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, India and subsequent deployment of the largest commercial communications array ever deployed in low Earth orbit, spanning nearly 2,400 square feet.

“This launch validates years of U.S. …

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