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 operates manufacturing and operations facilities totaling about 500,000 square feet worldwide, mostly in the United States.
Rival satellite systems from AST SpaceMobile and Amazon Leo are expected to launch in 2026.
AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 6 satellite is set to launch on December 15 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in India.
AST SpaceMobile's next-generation satellites will enable ubiquitous cellular broadband coverage direct to everyday smartphones from space.
AST SpaceMobile expects five orbital launches by the end of the first quarter of 2026 as it builds out its direct-to-device constellation.
BlueBird 6 is the first of AST SpaceMobile’s next-generation satellites.
The expansion increases AST SpaceMobile's manufacturing footprint to 500,000 square feet over seven sites in the United States.
AST SpaceMobile is 95% vertically integrated.
AST SpaceMobile is adding a facility in Midland, Texas, where it is headquartered.
AST SpaceMobile plans to accelerate production of its next-generation BlueBird satellites with the new expansion.
AST SpaceMobile is adding a site in Homestead, Florida, near Miami.
AST SpaceMobile is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with the addition of two new sites in Texas and Florida.
BlueBird 6 is the first of AST SpaceMobile’s next-generation satellites.
AST SpaceMobile expects five orbital launches by the end of Q1 2026.
Approximately 400,000 square feet of AST SpaceMobile's manufacturing facilities are located in the United States.
AST SpaceMobile plans to conduct launches every one to two months to reach 45–60 satellites launched by the end of 2026.
AST SpaceMobile is accelerating production with 40 satellites equivalent of microns on track to be completed by early 2026.
AST SpaceMobile's manufacturing and operations facilities encompass nearly 500,000 square feet worldwide.
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. is building the only space-based cellular broadband network designed for both commercial and government applications that is accessible directly by standard smartphones.
AST SpaceMobile has a global workforce of nearly 1,800 people, with the majority based in the U.S.