Overview
- BlueBird 6 is scheduled to lift off December 15 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in India.
- The next‑generation satellite carries a nearly 2,400‑square‑foot phased array, about 3.5 times larger than prior models and designed for roughly 10x the data capacity.
- AST SpaceMobile announced expansions of its Texas and Florida facilities to accelerate production of its next‑generation satellites.
- Shares rose 18.25% Thursday to close at $72.65 and climbed 31.5% for the week as investors positioned for the launch.
- Management has outlined five launches through March 2026 and projects 45–60 satellites by the end of 2026, while operating with just five currently in orbit and minimal revenue.