NG-3 Update: We have confirmed payload separation. AST SpaceMobile has confirmed the satellite has powered on. The payload was placed into an off-nominal orbit. We are currently assessing and will update when we have more detailed information.

@blueorigin Here's the good news. The BlueBird has ion engines that MIGHT be able to compensate for the missed orbit. If so, it's still a mission success. If not, it's probably a failure.

@AngryAstro66 @blueorigin If the mission is a failure does the client get a refund?

@carryunwind @AngryAstro66 @blueorigin Typically no. That is what insurance is for. The payload is insured. A bunch of insurance executives are having heartburn. For AST the loss is more the delay. The sat will need to be rebuilt and launched it pushes back their timelines.

@StatisticalMind @carryunwind @AngryAstro66 @blueorigin The premium is probably higher on a new rocket. Much higher. Wonder if a blue Origin has to chip in for the premium and how much