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 has completed final assembly and testing of BlueBird 6, which is ready for flight.
AST SpaceMobile has partnered with over 50 mobile network operators serving nearly 3 billion subscribers.
AST SpaceMobile is expecting 45-60 satellites in orbit by year-end 2026.
AST SpaceMobile is on schedule to complete 40 phased arrays by early 2026, bringing them to BlueBird 46.
AST SpaceMobile's Bluebird 6 satellite has completed final assembly and testing.
AST SpaceMobile's Bluebird 6 satellite is set to be delivered to ISRO on 12 October.
AST SpaceMobile's acquisition of EllioSat reinforces its satellite connectivity expansion strategy.
AST SpaceMobile has acquired 100 percent of EllioSat.
AST SpaceMobile will make an initial payment of $26 million through the issuance of 581,395 Class A shares to CCUR, EllioSat’s former owners.
Ligado's filings to utilize 45MHz L Band can now be transferred to AST SpaceMobile for use over North America.
Starlink's growth in new markets is expected to provide a first mover advantage over potential rivals like AST SpaceMobile and Amazon's Project Kuiper.
Deutsche Bank is forecasting $50,000,000 in AST SpaceMobile government contract revenue next year.
Deutsche Bank expects the forecasted $50,000,000 in government contract revenue to help offset some of AST SpaceMobile’s ongoing expenses before full commercial service begins in 2026.
Deutsche Bank projects AST SpaceMobile will generate nearly $3,000,000,000 from Northern Hemisphere markets by 2030.
Deutsche Bank projects AST SpaceMobile will generate about $1,500,000,000 from Equatorial markets by 2030.
AST SpaceMobile and Lynk Global are developing low Earth orbit constellations that would use cellular frequencies from partners to connect standard smartphones.
AST SpaceMobile needs 45 to 60 satellites to provide continuous coverage of the continental United States.
Hennessey Focus Fund estimates that launching the next 20 satellites will likely bring AST SpaceMobile to operating cashflow breakeven.
AST SpaceMobile aims to launch an additional 40 to 55 satellites over the next 24 months.
Hennessey Focus Fund estimates AST SpaceMobile has a war chest of approximately $519,000,000 (€494.9 million) to spend on building and launching its next 20 satellites.