A Huge Satellite Meant to Connect Directly to Cell Phones to Launch on SpaceX Soon

BlueWalker 3 has a massive array that could make it one of the brightest objects in the sky when fully unfolded.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · John Sutton

At issue for astronomers is BlueWalker 3’s huge 693-square-foot (64-square-meter) solar array.

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However, thecompany recently announcedthat it would reduce the size of its first batch of operational satellites.

BlueWalker 3 is currently scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 from Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 10.