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New Glenn | BlueBird Block 2 #2

TBDApr 10, 2026 at 00:00 UTCNew Glenn →
NET Early 2026
DATE NOT YET CONFIRMED
PADLaunch Complex 36A
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
🎮 MISSION CONTROL COMING SOON — PRO

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 1 satellite, BlueBird 7/BlueBird Block 2 FM2.

VEHICLE
New Glenn
MISSION
BlueBird Block 2 #2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 53769468-bfd3-45c7-a52b-46a68ed7510f
Reported date: Apr 10, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
MOVED UP(20 days)
Mar 30, 2026 at 02:02 UTC
Apr 30, 2026 00:00Apr 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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#2THIS FLIGHT
1TOTAL FLIGHTS
1/1LANDINGS
147dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDSJacklyn PLANNED
First flight: Nov 13, 2025Previous flight: Nov 13, 2025
MANUFACTURER
Blue Origin
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The New Glenn is a privately funded orbital launch vehicle in development by Blue Origin. New Glenn is described as a 7-meter-diameter (23 ft), two- or three-stage rocket.

When is the New Glenn | BlueBird Block 2 #2 launch?
The New Glenn | BlueBird Block 2 #2 is scheduled for Friday, April 10, 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 #2?
The New Glenn | BlueBird Block 2 #2 mission uses the New Glenn rocket, manufactured by Blue Origin. The New Glenn has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the New Glenn | BlueBird Block 2 #2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is BlueBird Block 2 #2 going to?
The BlueBird Block 2 #2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching BlueBird Block 2 #2?
The New Glenn | BlueBird Block 2 #2 is operated by Blue Origin.
Can I watch the New Glenn | BlueBird Block 2 #2 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.
Mar 30, 2026 02:02 UTC
Launch moved up by 20 days
Apr 30, 2026 00:00 UTC → Apr 10, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 10, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Blue Origin
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 53769468-bfd3-45c7-a52b-46a68ed7510f
Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54