Block 2 BlueBird Communications Satellite

 Block 2 BlueBird Communications Satellite : Recently, building on the momentum of the successful NISAR mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced its next major launch. In the coming three to four months, it will launch the Block 2 BlueBird communications satellite, developed by U.S.-based AST SpaceMobile

• About Block 2 BlueBird Communications Satellite : Designed to accelerate the goal of providing 24/7 continuous cellular broadband service coverage from space.

o Enhanced Capability: Offers up to 10 times more bandwidth than existing BlueBird satellites currently in orbit.

o Coverage: Targets approximately 100% U.S. nationwide coverage using over 5,600 coverage cells.

o Performance Specs: Beam capacity: Up to 40 MHz

ü Peak data speed: Up to 120 Mbps

ü Supports voice, full data, and video applications

o Satellite Design: Features up to 2,400 sq. ft. communications arrays, set to become the largest ever commercially deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO).

o Total Mass: 6,500 kg