SpaceX Launches Satellites for Phone-Based Internet | Orlando News

SpaceX just nailed another Falcon 9 launch at 4 AM from Cape Canaveral, sending AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 11, 12, and 13 satellites into orbit — the booster’s 30th flight and yet another flawless landing on a drone ship. These satellites are paving the way for direct smartphone broadband from space, with FCC approval for up to 248 satellites and partnerships already locked in with AT&T, Verizon, and Vodafone. The next batch is already being built — this is how they’re turning a bold vision into reality, one satellite at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c7a63174e3d76d21