AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile is a publicly traded satellite designer and manufacturer headquartered in Midland, Texas, focused on building a space-based cellular broadband network. Their SpaceMobile network aims to connect directly to standard, unmodified smartphones via their constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, like the BlueBird series. AST SpaceMobile partners with mobile network operators like AT&T, Verizon, and Vodafone to expand cellular coverage and provide connectivity in underserved areas, also securing contracts with the U.S. government for secure and reliable connectivity.

commercialFounded 2017

Midland, Texas, United States

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The FCC authorization allows AST SpaceMobile to provide direct-to-cell connectivity using terrestrial spectrum in collaboration with AT&T, Verizon, and the First Responder Network Authority.

LegalRelationshipsValue 4.3Apr 21, 2026FCC Grants AST SpaceMobile Authority for 248-Satellite Constellation and Direct-to-Cell Service

AST SpaceMobile intends to reach the 90-satellite threshold required for initial global service through an accelerated launch cadence in 2026 and 2027.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Apr 21, 2026FCC Grants AST SpaceMobile Authority for 248-Satellite Constellation and Direct-to-Cell Service

AST SpaceMobile plans to average one launch every one or two months with support from multiple launch providers.

PlanValue 3.6Apr 21, 2026Misión fallida de AST SpaceMobile, que cae en bolsa, y Blue Origin, que se aleja de SpaceX

AST SpaceMobile is scaling production at facilities in Texas and Maryland.

GrowthPlanValue 3.8Apr 21, 2026FCC Grants AST SpaceMobile Authority for 248-Satellite Constellation and Direct-to-Cell Service

The FCC grant requires AST SpaceMobile to cease operations immediately if interference is detected.

LegalValue 4.0Apr 21, 2026FCC Grants AST SpaceMobile Authority for 248-Satellite Constellation and Direct-to-Cell Service

AST SpaceMobile expects launch insurance to cover the costs of the BlueBird 7 launch.

FinancialPlanValue 3.0Apr 21, 2026Misión fallida de AST SpaceMobile, que cae en bolsa, y Blue Origin, que se aleja de SpaceX

AST SpaceMobile stock fell 14.07% intraday on Monday to $73.50 after the launch failure.

FinancialPlanValue 4.0Apr 21, 2026Misión fallida de AST SpaceMobile, que cae en bolsa, y Blue Origin, que se aleja de SpaceX

AST SpaceMobile is working toward deploying between 45 and 60 low-Earth-orbit satellites by the end of 2026.

PlanGrowthValue 4.3Apr 21, 2026Misión fallida de AST SpaceMobile, que cae en bolsa, y Blue Origin, que se aleja de SpaceX

AST SpaceMobile's shares fell 21.6% in the week before the mission because of repeated BlueBird 7 launch-window changes.

FinancialPlanValue 4.0Apr 21, 2026Misión fallida de AST SpaceMobile, que cae en bolsa, y Blue Origin, que se aleja de SpaceX

AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 mission failed on a Blue Origin New Glenn 3 launch on the 19th.

PlanCapabilityValue 2.5Apr 21, 2026Misión fallida de AST SpaceMobile, que cae en bolsa, y Blue Origin, que se aleja de SpaceX

The FCC grant includes conditions requiring AST SpaceMobile to comply with strict power flux density specifications.

LegalCapabilityValue 4.3Apr 21, 2026FCC Grants AST SpaceMobile Authority for 248-Satellite Constellation and Direct-to-Cell Service

AST SpaceMobile shares were trading at $82.73 in Nasdaq premarket on Tuesday.

FinancialValue 3.0Apr 21, 2026Misión fallida de AST SpaceMobile, que cae en bolsa, y Blue Origin, que se aleja de SpaceX

AST SpaceMobile is backed by AT&T, Google, and Vodafone.

RelationshipsValue 3.5Apr 21, 2026SatComm Market Projected to Top $391.45 Billion by 2040

AST SpaceMobile CEO Abel Avellan says production is already underway through BlueBird 32.

CapabilityGrowthValue 3.8Apr 21, 2026Misión fallida de AST SpaceMobile, que cae en bolsa, y Blue Origin, que se aleja de SpaceX

The FCC grant authorizes AST SpaceMobile to deploy 223 additional satellites beyond its previously authorized five-satellite test bed.

LegalPlanValue 4.0Apr 21, 2026FCC Grants AST SpaceMobile Authority for 248-Satellite Constellation and Direct-to-Cell Service

Saudi Telecom Company launched direct-to-device satellite mobile services with AST SpaceMobile to extend coverage across the Middle East.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Apr 21, 2026SatComm Market Projected to Top $391.45 Billion by 2040

AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 launched aboard Blue Origin’s third New Glenn mission did not reach its intended orbit.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Apr 20, 2026BlueBird 7 Satellite Does Not Reach Intended Orbit

AST SpaceMobile will de-orbit BlueBird 7.

PlanValue 3.5Apr 20, 2026BlueBird 7 Satellite Does Not Reach Intended Orbit

AST SpaceMobile lost the second of its upgraded BlueBird satellites on the BlueBird 7 mission.

GeneralValue 3.5Apr 20, 2026New Glenn Grounded and AST SpaceMobile Satellite Lost After Launch Anomaly

Blue Origin launched BlueBird 7 for AST SpaceMobile from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 7:25 a.m. EDT.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 20, 2026New Glenn Grounded and AST SpaceMobile Satellite Lost After Launch Anomaly

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