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New Glenn: BlueBird Block 2

expected 2026

expected 2026

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    New Glenn: BlueBird Block 2 is expected 2026. The exact day has not been announced yet.

    Blue Origin is preparing to launch BlueBird Block 2 on a New Glenn from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. AST SpaceMobile’s Block 2 BlueBird satellites are designed to deliver up to 10 times the bandwidth capacity of the BlueBird Block 1 satellites, required to achieve 24/7 continuous cellular broadband service coverage in the United States, with beams designed to support a capacity of up to 40 MHz, enabling peak data transmission speeds up to 120 Mbps, supporting voice, full data and video applications. The Block 2 BlueBirds, featuring as large as 2400 square foot communications arrays, will be the largest satellites ever commercially deployed in Low Earth orbit once launched. This launch will feature 8 satellites. Launch is expected in 2026 and no firm date has been announced yet.

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    United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

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    Last verified Sep 16, 2026

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