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 successfully launched its BlueBird 6 satellite on December 24.
The Block 2 architecture leverages AST SpaceMobile's portfolio of over 3,800 patents.
AST SpaceMobile aims to orbit 45 to 60 satellites by the end of 2026.
AST SpaceMobile successfully launched BlueBird 6 into orbit.
AST SpaceMobile successfully deployed BlueBird 6 into low Earth orbit on December 23, 2023.
AST SpaceMobile announced that BlueBird 6 was ready to ship in October 2023.
The successful launch validates AST SpaceMobile’s transition to scaled manufacturing at its facilities in Midland, Texas.
BlueBird 6 is the first successful launch of AST SpaceMobile's next-generation Block 2 satellites.
AST SpaceMobile successfully launched BlueBird 6 into orbit.
The remaining 68% of the fund is distributed among sector-relevant companies, including Palantir, GE Aerospace, AST SpaceMobile, and Archer Aviation.
AST SpaceMobile has shipped FM2 to the launch site for BlueBird Block 2.
AST SpaceMobile remains on track to launch 45–60 satellites by the end of 2026.
ISRO confirmed that the launch of LVM3-M6 with AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird Block 2 FM1 (BlueBird 6) satellite is scheduled for December 24th at 03:24 UTC.
The sale represents a reduction of Tower Corp’s stake in AST SpaceMobile, leaving them with reduced holdings.
The launch of AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird Block 2 FM1 is scheduled for December 24th at 02:50 UTC.
Tower Corp retains a significant ‘back-end’ economic interest in AST SpaceMobile despite divesting much Class A common stock.
The BlueBird 6 satellite constellation launch is technically pivotal for AST SpaceMobile's commercial rollout.
AST SpaceMobile stock closed down 11.6% following the disclosure of Tower Corp's share sale.
Tower Corp has liquidated the vast majority of its position in AST SpaceMobile.
On December 15, 2025, Tower Corp sold approximately 2.28 million shares of AST SpaceMobile, generating gross proceeds of roughly $159 million.