MIDLAND, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)– This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260728125090\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n AST SpaceMobile Announces Launch Date for BlueBird Satellites 11, 12, and 13<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \nThe mission follows the successful June 2026 launch of BlueBird satellites 8, 9, and 10, and with BlueBird satellites 14, 15, and 16 already preparing for the next mission, and production advancing through satellite 42, the company continues to execute against its plan to deploy its constellation at scale.<\/p>\n \nBlueBird satellites 11, 12, and 13 will further expand AST SpaceMobile’s space-based cellular broadband network, supporting voice, data, and video services directly to standard, unmodified smartphones while also enabling a growing range of commercial and government applications.<\/p>\n \nThe satellites incorporate AST SpaceMobile’s next-generation stackable architecture and advanced lightweight composite carbon structures, enabling efficient multi-satellite launches and accelerating constellation deployment.<\/p>\n \n\u201cThe upcoming launch of BlueBirds 11, 12, and 13 showcases our ability to rapidly and consistently build, launch, and deploy the largest phased arrays in low Earth orbit,\u201d said Scott Wisniewski, President of AST SpaceMobile. \u201cThis orbital launch, combined with expanded manufacturing capacity and the recent successful launch and deployment of BlueBird satellites 8, 9, and 10, position us for beta services later this year with our space-based cellular broadband coverage.”<\/p>\n \nThese next-generation BlueBird satellites are expected to deliver nearly double the peak download speeds achieved by the company’s initial Block 1 BlueBird satellites, which recently demonstrated peak download speeds of 98.9 Mbps directly to standard smartphones. The mission represents another step toward expanding AST SpaceMobile’s global direct-to-device broadband constellation and bringing cellular broadband connectivity to billions of people worldwide who remain unconnected or underconnected.<\/p>\n \nDesigned and manufactured through AST SpaceMobile’s highly vertically integrated operating model, with approximately 95% of the technology developed in-house, BlueBird satellites feature the world’s largest commercial communications arrays deployed in low Earth orbit. Supported by a workforce of more than 2,250 employees across over 500,000 square feet of global manufacturing and operations facilities, AST SpaceMobile continues to expand its ability to manufacture and deploy its next-generation satellites at scale.<\/p>\n \nMembers of the public and investors are encouraged to watch a live broadcast on the launch day from AST SpaceMobile’s YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n \nAST SpaceMobile has agreements with nearly 60 mobile network operators globally with over 3 billion subscribers combined and strategic partnerships with AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, Bell, Telus, stc Group and American Tower.<\/p>\n \nThe exact timing of orbital launches is subject to change based on a number of factors, including launch readiness of the launch provider, weather conditions, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.<\/p>\n About AST SpaceMobile<\/b><\/p>\n \nAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio, and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to enable 4G and 5G space-based cellular broadband to every device, everywhere, for today\u2019s nearly 6 billion mobile subscribers globally. For more information, follow AST SpaceMobile on YouTube<\/a>, X (Formerly Twitter)<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>. Watch this video<\/a> for an overview of the SpaceMobile mission.<\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n \nThis communication contains \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d that are not historical facts, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results of AST SpaceMobile to differ materially from those expected and projected. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the words \u201cbelieves,\u201d \u201cestimates,\u201d \u201canticipates,\u201d \u201cexpects,\u201d \u201cintends,\u201d \u201cplans,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cwould,\u201d \u201cpotential,\u201d \u201cprojects,\u201d \u201cpredicts,\u201d \u201ccontinue,\u201d or \u201cshould,\u201d or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside AST SpaceMobile\u2019s control and are difficult to predict.<\/p>\n \nFactors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (i) expectations regarding AST SpaceMobile\u2019s strategies and future financial performance, including AST’s future business plans or objectives, expected functionality of the SpaceMobile Service, anticipated timing of the launch of the Block 2 BlueBird satellites, anticipated demand and acceptance of mobile satellite services, prospective performance and commercial opportunities and competitors, the timing of obtaining regulatory approvals, ability to finance its research and development activities, commercial partnership acquisition and retention, products and services, pricing, marketing plans, operating expenses, market trends, revenues, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and AST SpaceMobile\u2019s ability to invest in growth initiatives; (ii) the negotiation of definitive agreements with mobile network operators relating to the SpaceMobile Service that would supersede preliminary agreements and memoranda of understanding and the ability to enter into commercial agreements with other parties or government entities; (iii) the ability of AST SpaceMobile to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees and AST SpaceMobile\u2019s responses to actions of its competitors and its ability to effectively compete; (iv) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (v) the possibility that AST SpaceMobile may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and\/or competitive factors; (vi) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against AST SpaceMobile; and (vii) other risks and uncertainties indicated in the Company\u2019s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including those in the Risk Factors section of AST SpaceMobile\u2019s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2026, its Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026 filed with the SEC on May 11, 2026 and the future reports that it may file from time to time with the SEC.<\/p>\n \nAST SpaceMobile cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. AST SpaceMobile cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors in AST SpaceMobile\u2019s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2026, its Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026 filed with the SEC on May 11, 2026 and the future reports that it may file from time to time with the SEC. AST SpaceMobile\u2019s securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov<\/a>. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, AST SpaceMobile disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260728125090\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Investor Contact: Scott Wisniewski Media Contact:
\nAST SpaceMobile, Inc. (\u201cAST SpaceMobile\u201d) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, today announced that the launch of BlueBird 11, 12, and 13 satellites is currently scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. Liftoff is targeted for 3:42 a.m. EDT with an additional opportunity available at 5:10 a.m.<\/p>\n![\"AST](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260728125090\/en\/2860907\/4\/1_AST_BB11-13_PR_Launch_Date_and_Time.jpg\")
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