AST SpaceMobile loses BlueBird 7 satellite after launch failure; expects insurance recovery

Filed April 20, 2026 · Period ending April 19, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  BlueBird 7 satellite placed into lower-than-planned orbit during New Glenn 3 launch on April 19, 2026; altitude too low for operations and satellite will be de-orbited, representing complete loss of the eighth planned constellation satellite.

  Item 8.01: Launch Failure verify on EDGAR →
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  Company expects to recover full satellite cost under insurance policy, mitigating direct financial impact of the launch failure.

  Item 8.01: Insurance verify on EDGAR →
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  AST SpaceMobile reaffirms 2026 deployment targets: approximately 45 satellites in orbit by year-end with launches every one to two months on average, suggesting BlueBird 7 loss does not materially impact schedule.

  Item 8.01: 2026 Targets verify on EDGAR →