Bluebird Satellite Latest News
The ISRO is hoping to launch the Block 2 BlueBird communications satellite, developed by the U.S.-based AST SpaceMobile, in three to four months from now.
About Bluebird Satellite
- It is an advanced American communications satellite.
- It was developed by the U.S.-based AST SpaceMobile.
- The Bluebird satellite boasts revolutionary technology that will enable individuals to make calls using smartphones from space.Â
- With an innovative antenna spanning 64 square meters and a weight of approximately 6,000 kilograms, the satellite will operate in low Earth orbit, facilitating direct satellite-to-smartphone connections.Â
- This capability will allow users to make calls and access broadband internet from space without relying on traditional ground-based towers.
- The BlueBird satellites' beams are designed to support a capacity of up to 40 MHz, enabling peak data transmission speeds of up to 120 Mbps.
- After launch, the BlueBird satellites are planned to offer non-continuous cellular broadband service across the United States and in select markets globally.
Source: TH
Bluebird Satellite FAQs
Q1: Who developed the Bluebird satellite?
Ans: It was developed by the U.S.-based AST SpaceMobile.
Q2: What is the primary purpose of the Bluebird satellite?
Ans: Direct smartphone communication from space.
Q3: What is the approximate weight of the Bluebird satellite?
Ans: 6,000 kg
Q4: In which type of Earth orbit will the Bluebird satellite operate?
Ans: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
