TEXAS SPACE · NOVEMBER 6, 2026
Midland Space Company Announces Plan To Build Its Own Rocket
AST SpaceMobile says its planned Blacklift rocket will launch BlueBird satellites using Firefly Aerospace engines.
Midland-based AST SpaceMobile announced plans for a reusable launch vehicle called Blacklift. The company says the rocket would use Firefly Aerospace engines and could carry up to five BlueBird satellites per launch beginning in late 2028. The timeline remains a company target.
Source: Original reporting / source details. Reporting reviewed November 6, 2026.