# AST SpaceMobile expands constellation and prepares for Q2 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ast-spacemobile-bluebird-launch > Updated: 2026-08-07T07:27:53.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 8. AST SpaceMobile’s Low‑Earth‑Orbit broadband network has progressed steadily since the June 17, 2026, launch of three Block‑2 BlueBird satellites (8-10), restoring the constellation after the loss of BlueBird 7. Following the pricing of a $983.6 million convertible bond in mid-July, the company successfully launched BlueBird 11-13 from Cape Canaveral on August 5. These next-generation satellites are designed to provide broadband speeds approaching 200 Mbps directly to standard smartphones. As the company transitions from development to active commercial deployment, it is expanding integration testing across eight European countries in preparation for beta services scheduled for later this year. Investors are closely monitoring the company’s capital requirements and cash burn rates, particularly following a first-quarter net loss of approximately $250 million, despite projected quarterly revenue surges of 133%. Ahead of its second-quarter earnings report scheduled for August 10, Castle Rock Wealth Management disclosed a new position in ASTS valued at approximately $1.38 million. The company maintains its 2026 revenue guidance of $150-$200 million and continues to manage significant commercial commitments and liquidity as it scales its constellation. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: AST SpaceMobile prepares for Q2 earnings following satellite launches AST SpaceMobile prepares for Q2 earnings following the successful launch of three BlueBird satellites and expanded integration testing across Europe. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ast-spacemobile-prepares-for-q2-earnings-following-satellite-launches ### 2026-07-16: AST SpaceMobile secures $1 billion convertible bond to fund satellite network and potential launch capabilities AST SpaceMobile raised $983.6 million via a 1.625 % convertible bond maturing in 2034, targeting satellite network growth and possible launch‑service acquisition. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ast-spacemobile-secures-1-billion-convertible-bond-to-fund-satellite-network-and-potential-launch-ca ### 2026-07-15: Bell Canada completes first direct‑to‑device satellite ground station in Quebec Bell Canada finished its first satellite ground station in Quebec, linking to AST SpaceMobile’s network to bring direct‑to‑device mobile coverage to remote Canadian areas, with service rollout expected early . 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bell-canada-completes-first-directtodevice-satellite-ground-station-in-quebec ### 2026-07-12: SpaceX IPO and AST SpaceMobile launch plans drive space sector stocks SpaceX's IPO adds the firm to the Nasdaq‑100 with modest ETF weights, while AST SpaceMobile's volatile stock and upcoming August launch of three BlueBird satellites heighten competition amid FCC‑raised concerns 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ast-spacemobile-attracts-institutional-investment-amid-fcc-review-of-satellitetodevice-competition ### 2026-07-05: AST SpaceMobile draws retail and hedge‑fund interest as satellite broadband rollout progresses Leonteq cuts its AST SpaceMobile stake while retail investors and hedge funds boost interest in the satellite broadband firm, which has FCC approval for a 248‑satellite network and deals with major carriers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ast-spacemobile-draws-retail-and-hedgefund-interest-as-satellite-broadband-rollout-progresses ### 2026-06-20: AST SpaceMobile launches three BlueBird satellites, expanding direct‑to‑device broadband network AST SpaceMobile launched three new BlueBird satellites on a SpaceX Falcon 9, expanding its direct‑to‑device broadband network, while investors such as AG Campbell Advisory added roughly $0.5 million in new ASTS 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ast-spacemobile-launches-three-bluebird-satellites-expanding-directtodevice-broadband-network ### 2026-06-18: AST SpaceMobile launches three Block 2 BlueBird satellites via SpaceX SpaceX launched three Block 2 BlueBird satellites for AST SpaceMobile, boosting direct‑to‑cell broadband capability and advancing its Canadian partnerships with Bell and Telus. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ast-spacemobile-launches-three-block-2-bluebird-satellites-via-spacex ### 2026-06-17: SpaceX launches three AST SpaceMobile BlueBird Block‑2 satellites SpaceX launched three AST SpaceMobile BlueBird Block‑2 satellites (BlueBird 8‑10) on 17 June 2026 from Cape Canaveral, restoring the constellation after BlueBird 7’s loss and advancing direct‑to‑smartphone LEO 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spacex-launches-three-ast-spacemobile-bluebird-block2-satellites --- Cite as: AST SpaceMobile expands constellation and prepares for Q2. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ast-spacemobile-bluebird-launch