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AST SpaceMobile Announces 'Blacklift' Reusable Rocket Targeting 2028
AST SpaceMobile has unveiled plans for Blacklift, a new reusable rocket designed to launch broadband satellites to LEO with a debut slated for 2028.
Texas-based AST SpaceMobile has announced the development of "Blacklift," a new reusable rocket tailored to deploy its broadband satellite constellation to low Earth orbit. The company is actively targeting a launch debut in 2028.
According to founder, chairman, and CEO Abel Avellan, the Blacklift vehicle will provide unconstrained access to orbit and establish favorable owner economics. The initiative is designed to accelerate global connectivity beyond traditional terrestrial networks, bringing AI-enabled infrastructure directly to users worldwide.