SPACEX

Falcon 9 Block 5 | BlueBird Block 2 #6-8

TBD Falcon 9 →
Aug 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Communications Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 100% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications

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 3 satellites.

VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
BlueBird Block 2 #6-8
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 56a85c82-ea71-449b-828c-b583f6f4a18b
Reported date: Aug 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 15 minutes ago
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
DELAYED(31 days)
Jun 23, 2026 at 14:03 UTC
Jul 31, 2026 00:00Aug 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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ASDSA Shortfall of Gravitas PLANNED
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
599
SUCCESSES
597
SUCCESS RATE
99.7%

Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.

When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | BlueBird Block 2 #6-8 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | BlueBird Block 2 #6-8 is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for BlueBird Block 2 #6-8?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | BlueBird Block 2 #6-8 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 599 times with a 99.7% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | BlueBird Block 2 #6-8 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is BlueBird Block 2 #6-8 going to?
The BlueBird Block 2 #6-8 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching BlueBird Block 2 #6-8?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | BlueBird Block 2 #6-8 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | BlueBird Block 2 #6-8 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Jun 23, 2026 14:03 UTC
Launch delayed by 31 days
Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Aug 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 17, 2026 09:48 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Jun 17, 2026 09:48 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Last data sync: 15 minutes ago
Launch Library 215 minutes ago
Launch ID: 56a85c82-ea71-449b-828c-b583f6f4a18b
Open-Meteo Weather18 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58

Mission Profile

BlueBird Block 2 #6-8 is a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX set to lift off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on August 31, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The mission flies on first stage Unknown F9.