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AST BLUEBIRD 7 (68765)
COSPAR: 2026-085A | Alt Name: N/A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 19, 2026
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36
Launch Vehicle
New Glenn 7x2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
68765
International Designator
2026-085A
Decay Date
4/20/2026
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
AST BLUEBIRD 7
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
ASTS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
4.3
Span
15.0
Dry Mass
5830
Launch Mass
5850
Shape
Cyl + 2 pan + plate
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
BlueBird SM007
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ASTS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
BB Block-2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
EP
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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