.@AST_SpaceMobile V-band application partially granted. Full constellation and terrestrial mobile bands deferred for further consideration. https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-756A1.pdf
In this Order and Authorization, we grant in part, with conditions, the request of AST&Science LLC (AST) to launch and operate its planned constellation of non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO).1 Specifically, we grant, with conditions, operations for five satellites which would operate feeder links and nominal telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) operations using frequencies in the 37.5-42 GHz (space-to-Earth), 47.2-50.2 GHz (Earth-to-space), and 50.4-51.4 GHz (Earth-to-space) bands. We further grant AST authority to conduct TT&C with its authorized satellites in the 430-440 MHz (space-to-Earth and Earth-to-space), 2025-2110 MHz (Earth-tospace), and 2200-2290 MHz (space-to-Earth) bands. In connection with this grant, we address three Petitions to Deny filed by CTIA, T-Mobile USA, Inc. (T-Mobile), and Verizon, the informal objection filed by Hughes Network Systems, LLC, EchoStar Mobile Limited, and EchoStar Global Australia Pty Ltd (collectively, EchoStar), and the various comments and letters filed regarding this application. We defer consideration of AST’s request for authority to AST to deploy and operate the other 243 requested satellites and also defer grant of authority to operate on any additional frequencies, including any bands allocated to terrestrial services that it would ultimately seek to utilize for the provision of Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS).2
August 08, 2024 04:30 PM Eastern Daylight TimeMIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (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 its first five commercial satellites, called BlueBirds, have arrived in Cape Canaveral, Florida, ahead of the planned orbital launch during a 7-day launch window in September.”
Satellites will ship in the 1st week of August. Launch will be in September:QuoteAST SpaceMobile Announces First Five Commercial Satellites Completed Final Assembly and Ready for Shipment the First Week of AugustShipment to Cape Canaveral planned for the first week of August with a 7-day launch window in SeptemberJuly 25, 2024AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (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 the successful completion of its first five commercial satellites, called Bluebirds. Each satellite has communications arrays measuring 693 square feet and are now ready for shipment to Cape Canaveral during the first week of August, with a 7-day launch window in September.<snip>
AST SpaceMobile Announces First Five Commercial Satellites Completed Final Assembly and Ready for Shipment the First Week of AugustShipment to Cape Canaveral planned for the first week of August with a 7-day launch window in SeptemberJuly 25, 2024AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (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 the successful completion of its first five commercial satellites, called Bluebirds. Each satellite has communications arrays measuring 693 square feet and are now ready for shipment to Cape Canaveral during the first week of August, with a 7-day launch window in September.<snip>
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated August 9 (after Starlink 8-3 scrub):QuoteThe next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on August 10 at 8:50-10:48 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 39A on August 10 earliest at 7:27-11:27 a.m. EDT. A A Falcon 9 will launch the Worldview Legion 3 & 4 satellites from pad 40 on August 14 at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the Polaris Dawn spaceflight participant mission from pad 39A on August 26 in the early morning EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the BlueBird-1 mobile communication satellite for AST Mobile on early September. A Falcon 9 will launch the Galileo L13 navigation satellite mission for Europe on September TBD.
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on August 10 at 8:50-10:48 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 39A on August 10 earliest at 7:27-11:27 a.m. EDT. A A Falcon 9 will launch the Worldview Legion 3 & 4 satellites from pad 40 on August 14 at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the Polaris Dawn spaceflight participant mission from pad 39A on August 26 in the early morning EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the BlueBird-1 mobile communication satellite for AST Mobile on early September. A Falcon 9 will launch the Galileo L13 navigation satellite mission for Europe on September TBD.
First 5 commercial satellites on target for dedicated orbital launch in first half of September, each the largest-ever communications arrays to be deployed commercially in low Earth orbit • Final assembly and environmental testing completed successfully at AST SpaceMobile manufacturing facilities in Texas • Satellites are now at Cape Canaveral preparing for launch vehicle integration ahead of a confirmed launch date • Secured FCC approval with initial license for launch of first 5 commercial satellites
Just last week, our first five commercial satellites called BlueBird’s arrived in Cape Canaveral, Florida, after completing final assembly at our manufacturing facilities in Texas. These satellites are now undergoing final preparation for integration with Falcon 9 launch vehicle for a dedicated mission.We have seven-day contracted orbit and launch window in the first half of September. Our current expectation is that we will launch in the first half of September. So this is ultimately based on a variety of factors outside our control, including the weather conditions. As the target date is finalized, we will communicate this with the public.
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on August 20 at 5:20-9:20 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the Polaris Dawn spaceflight participant mission from pad 39A on August 26 at 3:38-~7 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on August 27 at 3:13-7:13 a.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the BlueBird-1 mobile communication satellite for AST Mobile on early September. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. A Falcon 9 will launch the Galileo L13 navigation satellite mission for Europe on September TBD. A Falcon 9 will launch Crew-9 to the International Space Station on September 24 around 2:30 p.m. EDT The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.
MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (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 use, today announced that a limited number of spaces are available for qualified retail shareholders to attend the launch of the BlueBird 1-5 Mission at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral, Florida.The first five commercial satellites, called BlueBirds, have arrived at the launch facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida, where these groundbreaking satellites, featuring the largest ever commercial communications arrays to be deployed in low Earth orbit, are undergoing final preparations ahead of their planned launch in the first half of September.
A Falcon 9 will launch the BlueBird-1 mobile communication satellite for AST Mobile from pad 40 on mid-September TBD. The first stage will land back at the Cape landing zone about eight minutes after launch.
From Ben Cooper:QuoteA Falcon 9 will launch the BlueBird-1 mobile communication satellite for AST Mobile from pad 40 on mid-September TBD. The first stage will land back at the Cape landing zone about eight minutes after launch. [Aug 31]
A Falcon 9 will launch the BlueBird-1 mobile communication satellite for AST Mobile from pad 40 on mid-September TBD. The first stage will land back at the Cape landing zone about eight minutes after launch. [Aug 31]
AST SpaceMobile Provides Interim Business Update to Confirm Upcoming Orbital Launch and Warrant RedemptionSeptember 12th target launch date confirmed for BlueBird satellites, each the largest communications array ever deployed in low Earth orbitSeptember 04, 2024AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones designed for both commercial and government use, today provided an interim business update. The launch of AST SpaceMobile’s upcoming satellites is targeted on or after September 12th from Cape Canaveral [...]The exact timing of orbital launch 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.Members of the public will be able to watch a live broadcast on the launch day on AST SpaceMobile's YouTube channel.[...]
032243Z SEP 24NAVAREA IV 1092/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 120852Z TO 121321Z SEP, ALTERNATE 130849Z TO 131318Z, 140845Z TO 141314Z, 150841Z TO 151310Z, 160837Z TO 161306Z, 017833Z TO 171302Z AND 180828Z TO 181257Z SEP IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-39.19N 080-37.82W, 28-51.00N 080-25.00W, 28-49.00N 080-19.00W, 28-42.00N 080-14.00W, 28-30.00N 080-25.00W, 28-27.37N 080-31.54W. B. 30-52.00N 078-14.00W, 32-26.00N 076-49.00W, 32-30.00N 076-19.00W, 32-17.00N 076-00.00W, 31-53.00N 076-10.00W, 30-44.00N 078-05.00W, 30-46.00N 078-13.00W.2. CANCEL THIS MSG 181357Z SEP 24.
031717Z SEP 24HYDROPAC 2956/24(61).INDIAN OCEAN.DNC 02, DNC 03.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 121107Z TO 121529Z, 131104Z TO 131526Z, 141100Z TO 141522Z, 161052Z TO 161514Z, 171048Z TO 171510Z AND 181043Z TO 181505Z SEP IN AREA BOUND BY 35-21.00S 069-55.00E, 34-08.00S 071-39.00E, 22-53.00S 060-22.00E, 24-06.00S 058-48.00E.2. CANCEL THIS MSG 181629Z SEP 24.
NGA Rocket Launching and Space Debris notices.
Go Cosmos returned to PC on Sep 2 @ 2:42am ET
SPACEX BLUEBIRD-1, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FLPRIMARY: 09/12/24 0852Z-1321ZBACKUP: 09/13/24 0849Z-1318Z 09/14/24 0845Z-1314Z 09/15/24 0841Z-1310Z
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide, updated September 10 (after Polaris Dawn launch):QuoteThe next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch five BlueBird-1 mobile communication satellites for AST Mobile from pad 40 on September 12 at 4:52-8:52 a.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape landing zone about eight minutes after launch. A Falcon 9 will launch the Galileo L13 navigation satellite mission for Europe from pad 40 on September around 7 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch Crew-9 to the International Space Station from pad 40 on September 24 at 2:50 p.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape landing zone about eight minutes after launch. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Hera asteroid rendezvous mission for the European Space Agency from pad 40 on October 7 at 10:52 a.m. EDT. The next Falcon Heavy will launch NASA's flagship Europa Clipper spacecraft to orbit around Jupiter from pad 39A on October 10 at 12:31 p.m. EDT.
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch five BlueBird-1 mobile communication satellites for AST Mobile from pad 40 on September 12 at 4:52-8:52 a.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape landing zone about eight minutes after launch. A Falcon 9 will launch the Galileo L13 navigation satellite mission for Europe from pad 40 on September around 7 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch Crew-9 to the International Space Station from pad 40 on September 24 at 2:50 p.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape landing zone about eight minutes after launch. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Hera asteroid rendezvous mission for the European Space Agency from pad 40 on October 7 at 10:52 a.m. EDT. The next Falcon Heavy will launch NASA's flagship Europa Clipper spacecraft to orbit around Jupiter from pad 39A on October 10 at 12:31 p.m. EDT.
