BlueBird 5
BlueBird 5 is one of AST SpaceMobile's first five commercial Block 1 direct-to-device communications satellites. Launched on September 12, 2024, it carries a 693-square-foot phased array designed to connect ordinary mobile phones through partner cellular networks.
Identity
- Aliases
- BlueBird-5BlueBird Block 1 FM5
- Name
- BlueBird 5
- Status
- active
Details
- Description
- BlueBird 5 is one of AST SpaceMobile's first five commercial Block 1 direct-to-device communications satellites. Launched on September 12, 2024, it carries a 693-square-foot phased array designed to connect ordinary mobile phones through partner cellular networks.
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://ast-science.com/bluebird-1-5/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 20, 2026 at 08:40:40 UTC
- Image
- Download
- Updated Time
- July 20, 2026 at 08:41:44 UTC
Other
- First Flight Date
- 2024-09-12