AST SpaceMobile Announces Launch Date for Its Next 3 BlueBird Satellites

AST SpaceMobile said its BlueBird 8, 9 and 10 satellites are scheduled to launch on June 17 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9, a key step toward expanding its space-based cellular broadband network and moving closer to its 2026 deployment targets. The launch would lift the constellation to nine operational satellites and support the company’s goal of 45 satellites by end-2026, ultimately aiming for around 90 BlueBirds for global coverage. The article notes the stock has been highly volatile, falling about 20% around SpaceX’s IPO-driven industry selloff before rebounding nearly 7% on June 15. Despite the operational progress and FCC approval to provide nationwide D2D broadband in the U.S., Wall Street remains cautious after a severe Q1 2026 earnings miss, repeated revenue shortfalls, and record insider selling. Analysts currently keep a consensus Reduce rating, with the average price target implying modest downside from current levels.