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AST SpaceMobile plans to launch its seventh satellite, BlueBird FM2, using a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, as it ramps up production to six satellites per month in Texas. The company aims to have 45 to 60 satellites in orbit by the end of 2025 to begin beta services in select markets, with four launches scheduled for this quarter. Additionally, AST has secured a prime contract with the US Missile Defense Agency's Shield program, potentially expanding its involvement in national security projects.