BW3 Direct-to-Cell Phone Test Mission to Launch September 10th

The BlueWalker 3 (BW3) test satellite that will offer direct-to-cell phone service from space is expected to reach its planned orbit September 10th, according to AST Spacemobile.

"The start of the BlueWalker 3 mission is a major step forward to provide space-based cellular broadband."

Abel Avellan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AST SpaceMobile.

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