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AST SpaceMobile announced a deal with Firefly Aerospace to build the Blacklift rocket, aiming for late 2028 launches. The agreement includes an $800 million upfront payment and 27 Miranda engines plus nine Vira engines. Analysts call the timeline aspirational given past rocket delays.
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AST SpaceMobile Builds Medium-Lift Rocket

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