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.
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AST SpaceMobile became a revenue-generating business in 2025.
In February 2026, AST SpaceMobile raised $1.075 billion through a 10-year convertible senior notes offering with a 2.250% coupon.
AST SpaceMobile reported $70.9 million in revenue for the full year 2025.
AST SpaceMobile received a $175 million prepayment from stc Group as part of a 10-year regional commercial agreement.
In 2026, AST SpaceMobile expects to scale its space-based direct-to-device network from initial commercial activation toward the start of broader commercial service.
AST SpaceMobile secured a prime contract position on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD Program.
AST SpaceMobile reported $54.3 million in fourth-quarter 2025 revenue.
Axian Telecom and AST SpaceMobile announced a partnership on March 3, 2026 to deploy Africa’s first space-based cellular broadband network.
AST SpaceMobile launched its first five commercial BlueBird satellites in September 2024.
AST SpaceMobile plans to launch Block 2 BlueBird satellites in tranches of eight aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn-3 rocket.
AST SpaceMobile received a strategic investment from Google and AT&T.
Axian Telecom plans to integrate AST SpaceMobile’s Low Earth Orbit constellation with the Yas core network to provide coverage without requiring customers to purchase specialized satellite hardware.
Orange decided on March 2 to adopt a multi-vendor satellite strategy that includes AST SpaceMobile and Starlink.
Axian Telecom has 43.1 million mobile subscribers targeted for ubiquitous coverage via the AST SpaceMobile integration.
AST SpaceMobile is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker ASTS.
Scott Wisniewski is the President of AST SpaceMobile.
AST SpaceMobile is scaling manufacturing to meet a 2026 goal of deploying 45 to 60 Block 2 BlueBird satellites.
Blue Origin is preparing the NG-3 mission to carry AST SpaceMobile’s next-generation Block 2 BlueBird satellite.
AST SpaceMobile’s adjusted general and administrative costs were $23.9 million in Q3 2025 and $22.0 million in Q4 2025.
AST SpaceMobile’s cash position was $1.2 billion as of September 30, 2025 with total liquidity over $3.2 billion.