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 deployed a revamped BlueBird satellite, BlueBird 6, which launched in late 2025.
AST SpaceMobile will use its BlueBird satellite constellation to demonstrate high-bandwidth data transport directly to unmodified government end devices.
The results of the AST SpaceMobile demonstrations will inform requirements for future Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture tranches.
Seraphim Space’s investment portfolio includes Iceye, D-Orbit, Xona Space Systems, Skylo, Pixxel, and AST SpaceMobile.
AST SpaceMobile will deliver data products as-a-service to the Space Development Agency during the demonstration period to provide metrics for assessing space-based cellular broadband utility for military applications.
The Space Development Agency awarded a $30 million prototype Other Transaction Agreement contract to AST SpaceMobile to demonstrate low-latency tactical satellite communications using AST SpaceMobile’s commercial spacecraft.
The agreement is designed to leverage AST SpaceMobile’s commercial satellite infrastructure to provide resilient, direct-to-device communications for the U.S. warfighter.
AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellite is part of a constellation developed by AST SpaceMobile for direct-to-mobile connectivity services.
AST SpaceMobile’s demonstrations will showcase the delivery of data products as-a-service to the Space Development Agency.
Blue Origin and AST SpaceMobile are collaborating on an orbital launch in which New Glenn will carry the BlueBird payload.
The prototype agreement represents the first prime contract awarded to AST SpaceMobile USA, AST SpaceMobile’s dedicated defense and government subsidiary.
AST SpaceMobile will leverage its BlueBird commercial satellite constellation for a series of resilient tactical satellite communications demonstrations between military radios.
The encapsulation of AST SpaceMobile’s Block 2 BlueBird took place in Blue Origin’s Lunar Plant 1 high bay for the first time.
AST SpaceMobile’s Block 2 BlueBird satellite was integrated into the third New Glenn fairing.
Block 2 BlueBird is part of AST SpaceMobile’s program to develop a constellation for direct-to-mobile-device connectivity.
The integration of Block 2 BlueBird into a New Glenn fairing reflects an industrial collaboration between AST SpaceMobile and Blue Origin.
AST SpaceMobile holds 3,800 patent and patent-pending claims.
AST SpaceMobile is deploying a constellation designed to connect nearly 6 billion mobile users worldwide.
AST SpaceMobile has completed the handoff of BlueBird 7 to Blue Origin for integration on New Glenn.
AST SpaceMobile’s 2nd Block 2 BlueBird satellite is designated BlueBird 7.