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BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11) launch time, date and countdown

TBD Q4 2026 (date TBD)

Countdown

No launch date has been set yet (listed as Q4 2026). The countdown starts once a date is announced.

Launch details

Target
Q4 2026 (date TBD)
Status
TBD To Be Determined
Provider
SpaceX (Commercial)
Rocket
Falcon 9 Block 5
Mission
BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11)
Mission type
Communications
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Pad
Space Launch Complex 40
Location
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Country code
USA
Booster landing
A Shortfall of Gravitas (ASOG) · drone ship · landing planned

Times can change. Central time is America/Chicago (CST/CDT). Source: Launch Library 2.

About this launch

BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11) is a launch of the Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket operated by SpaceX. No launch date has been set yet. Launch Library 2 currently lists it as no earlier than Q4 2026, so the date and time shown on this page are placeholders until a real date is announced. The launch site is Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. The target orbit is Low Earth Orbit. Mission type: Communications. Launch Library 2 lists the current status as “To Be Determined”.

Mission description

AST SpaceMobile’s Block 2 BlueBird satellites are designed to deliver up to 10 times the bandwidth capacity of the BlueBird Block 1 satellites, required to achieve 24/7 continuous cellular broadband service coverage in the United States, with beams designed to support a capacity of up to 40 MHz, enabling peak data transmission speeds up to 120 Mbps, supporting voice, full data and video applications. The Block 2 BlueBirds, featuring as large as 2400 square foot communications arrays, will be the largest satellites ever commercially deployed in Low Earth orbit once launched. This launch will feature 3 satellites.

How to watch

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What to expect from BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11)

BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11) is planned for a Falcon 9 Block 5, flown by SpaceX from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.

Communications missions usually deliver satellites for broadband, broadcast or relay services.

Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is the region up to roughly 2,000 km above Earth, where crewed spacecraft and many satellites operate.

Rocket and provider in our data

Falcon 9 Block 5 has 49 launches in T-ZERO’s data: 13 completed (all 13 successful), and 36 upcoming. SpaceX has 54 launches across 3 rockets in our data, about 39% of the 140 launches we list. Space Launch Complex 40 is listed for 5 other launches in our data. These counts only cover launches from about the last two months and everything on the schedule, not the full history of the rocket or provider.

Timing

There is no firm date yet. The entry reads NET Q4 2026, where NET means “no earlier than”; until a day is announced, treat that as a rough target only. The status “TBD” means the launch date has not been determined.

Watching

Florida's Space Coast has public viewing areas. Access rules, safety notes and spots are in our Florida's Space Coast viewing guide. Launch Library 2 lists 1 official webcast link for this launch; it opens on the provider’s own channel.

Where to watch this launch in person

Public viewing: Yes Florida's Space Coast. Several public beaches, parks and ticketed venues offer views of the launch pads.

Crowd estimate for this launch: Low No adjustments. An estimate from launch type and time, not a measurement.

Nearest viewing spots we have checked:

Access rules, all viewing spots, closure links and tips for Florida's Space Coast

Frequently asked questions about BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11)

When is the BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11) launch?

No launch date has been set yet; Launch Library 2 lists it as no earlier than Q4 2026.

Where does BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11) launch from?

Launch Library 2 lists Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. That is part of Florida's Space Coast; T-ZERO has a viewing guide for it at /where-to-watch/cape-canaveral/.

What rocket is used for BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11)?

Falcon 9 Block 5 from SpaceX. In T-ZERO’s data the Falcon 9 Block 5 has 49 launches: 13 completed and 36 upcoming.

How can I watch BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11)?

Launch Library 2 lists 1 official webcast link for this launch, which opens on the provider’s own channel. When a YouTube link is listed, this page can embed the official player; otherwise use the external webcast links. T-ZERO does not host the video file itself.

Which orbit is BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11) headed to?

Launch Library 2 lists the target orbit as Low Earth Orbit.

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