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BlueBird Block 2 #1
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Indian Space Research Organization

BlueBird Block 2 #1

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Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)
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Dec 24, 03:25:30 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleLaunch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
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Mission

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 a single satellite.

Quick facts

VehicleLaunch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
SiteSatish Dhawan Space Centre, India
WindowDec 24, 02:50:00 UTC→Dec 24, 06:50:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyGSLV
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Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
13.720, 80.230