MISSION OVERVIEW
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
New GlennAGENCY
Blue OriginMISSION
BlueBird Block 2 #2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 53769468-bfd3-45c7-a52b-46a68ed7510f
Reported date: Apr 19, 2026 at 11:25 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 19, 2026 at 23:25 UTC
IN FLIGHT → FAILURE
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 19, 2026 at 11:27 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 19, 2026 at 11:07 UTC
HOLD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.7 hrs)
Apr 19, 2026 at 11:07 UTCApr 19, 2026 10:45 → Apr 19, 2026 11:25 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 19, 2026 at 10:59 UTC
GO → HOLD
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 17, 2026 at 00:17 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Apr 15, 2026 at 22:34 UTCApr 18, 2026 10:45 → Apr 19, 2026 10:45 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Apr 14, 2026 at 21:19 UTCApr 17, 2026 10:45 → Apr 18, 2026 10:45 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
+ 6 earlier changes
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BOOSTER — GS1-SN002 →
#2THIS FLIGHT
2TOTAL FLIGHTS
2/2LANDINGS
156dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Jacklyn SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 13, 2025Previous flight: Nov 13, 2025
VEHICLE — New Glenn →
MANUFACTURER
Blue Origin
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
66.7%
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.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the New Glenn | BlueBird Block 2 #2 launch?
The New Glenn | BlueBird Block 2 #2 is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 11:25 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
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 3 times with a 66.7% 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Apr 26, 2026 00:43 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 19, 2026 23:25 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 FAILURE
Launch failure reported (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 19, 2026 11:27 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 19, 2026 11:07 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.7 hours
Apr 19, 2026 10:45 UTC u2192 Apr 19, 2026 11:25 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 19, 2026 11:07 UTC
Status changed: HOLD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 19, 2026 10:59 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 HOLD
Launch placed on HOLD (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 17, 2026 00:17 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 15, 2026 22:34 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Apr 18, 2026 10:45 UTC u2192 Apr 19, 2026 10:45 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 14, 2026 21:19 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Apr 17, 2026 10:45 UTC u2192 Apr 18, 2026 10:45 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 13, 2026 17:48 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Apr 16, 2026 10:45 UTC u2192 Apr 17, 2026 10:45 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 11, 2026 13:18 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 TBC
Launch TBC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 8, 2026 17:16 UTC
Launch delayed by 2 days
Apr 14, 2026 10:45 UTC u2192 Apr 16, 2026 10:45 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 4, 2026 05:03 UTC
Launch delayed by 2 days
Apr 12, 2026 10:45 UTC u2192 Apr 14, 2026 10:45 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 1, 2026 14:18 UTC
Launch delayed by 2.4 days
Apr 10, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Apr 12, 2026 10:45 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 30, 2026 02:02 UTC
Launch moved up by 20 days
Apr 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 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 19, 2026 at 11:25 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Blue Origin
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 hour ago
●Launch Library 21 hour ago
Launch ID: 53769468-bfd3-45c7-a52b-46a68ed7510f
●Open-Meteo Weather1 hour ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
●YouTube Video Search2 months ago
3 videos discovered
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