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Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 2013-016ALaunched 4/21/2013
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Cygnus Mass Sim
Launch Vehicle
Antares 110
Launch Date
4/21/2013
Last Contact
4/27/2013
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
223 km
Inclination
51.64 deg
Dry Mass
1 kg
Total Mass
1 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
TECH
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
NASA Ames Research Center
Manufacturer
NASA Ames Research Center
Registry
COSPAR ID
2013-016A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/725
Track
Mentions
64
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AST SpaceMobile’s strategic partners include AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, Bell, Telus, stc Group, and American Tower.

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AST SpaceMobile’s strategic partners include AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, American Tower, Bell, and stc Group.

RelationshipsValue 4.3Mar 9, 2026AST SpaceMobile deploys record low orbit cellular array on BlueBird 6

AST SpaceMobile has strategic partnerships with AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, American Tower, Bell, and stc Group.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Feb 13, 2026BlueBird 6 Antenna Fully Unfolded

Bell, Telus, and their partners are expected to launch similar satellite-to-mobile services in 2026.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Dec 30, 2025The top 5 Canadian space stories of 2025

AST SpaceMobile has strategic partnerships with AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, American Tower, Bell, and stc Group.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Dec 29, 2025BlueBird 6 Launched from India

Strategic partners of AST SpaceMobile include AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rakuten, Google, American Tower, Bell, and stc Group.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Dec 26, 2025AST BlueBird 6 enters orbit as record low Earth orbit cellular array

Bell, Telus, and their partners are expected to launch similar satellite services in 2026.

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The European Space Agency will install an Equal1 Advanced Bell-1 Hybrid Quantum Computing System for Earth Observation.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Nov 12, 2025ESA to Acquire Hybrid Quantum Computing (HQC) System for Earth Observation

The installation of the Equal1 Bell-1 Quantum Computer will mark a significant advancement in applying quantum technologies to critical space applications.

CapabilityGeneralValue 1.5Nov 12, 2025ESA to Acquire Hybrid Quantum Computing (HQC) System for Earth Observation

The Bell-1 Quantum Computer is designed for seamless integration into existing High Performance Computing environments.

CapabilityValue 2.0Nov 12, 2025ESA to Acquire Hybrid Quantum Computing (HQC) System for Earth Observation

Bell Ventures provides financial backing for the partnership between Bell and AST SpaceMobile, which began in 2021.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Oct 3, 2025Bell plans to release direct-to-cell satellite service in 2026

Bell and AST SpaceMobile completed tests demonstrating voice-over-LTE calls, SMS messaging, broadband data, and emergency alerts.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 3, 2025Bell plans to release direct-to-cell satellite service in 2026

The tests were conducted using AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird satellites and Bell's networks in New Brunswick during summer.

CapabilityValue 4.0Oct 3, 2025Bell plans to release direct-to-cell satellite service in 2026

Bell owns and operates the base stations that transmit signals between the satellites and customer devices, addressing sovereignty concerns.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.8Oct 3, 2025Bell plans to release direct-to-cell satellite service in 2026

Bell plans to deploy direct-to-cell service to the Canadian market in 2026 following successful testing in New Brunswick with AST SpaceMobile.

PlanRelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.5Oct 3, 2025Bell plans to release direct-to-cell satellite service in 2026

Bell's planned deployment of low Earth orbit direct-to-cell service in 2026 is expected to cover 5.7 million square kilometers.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Oct 3, 2025Bell plans to release direct-to-cell satellite service in 2026

Bell intends to deploy direct-to-cell capabilities along the coast and in northern areas for emergency response and remote operations in industries such as forestry and mining.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.0Oct 3, 2025Bell plans to release direct-to-cell satellite service in 2026