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Satellite-based cellular broadband provider
ast-science.com- Headquarters
- Midland, United States
- Founded year
- 2017
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 900–1,000
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Latest news about AST SpaceMobile
In short: AST SpaceMobile secured FCC approval for its satellite broadband service despite recent launch setbacks and a significant shareholder sell-off.
Company announcements
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AST SpaceMobile announces mid-June Bluebird satellite launch
Three satellites launch on Falcon 9. 32 more in assembly for launches every 1-2 months. Enables space-based cellular broadband.
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FCC grants AST SpaceMobile commercial authority
This advances nationwide, resilient direct-to-device cellular broadband from space in the US.
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AST SpaceMobile anticipates weekend satellite launch
BlueBirds 8-32 satellites produce in Texas. They accelerate space-based broadband with 50+ partners serving 3 billion subscribers.
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AST SpaceMobile launches BlueBird 7 satellite
The satellite lifted off from Cape Canaveral on April 19, 2026, aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. A live webcast features updates, videos, and interviews.
Media coverage
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AST SpaceMobile Weighs FCC Win Against BlueBird 7 Setback And Valuation
AST SpaceMobile (NasdaqGS:ASTS) has received approval from the FCC to deploy and operate a 248 satellite constellation for direct to device cellular broadband. The company...
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Earnings Preview On AST SpaceMobile: Strong Buy Due To Growth Prospects
AST SpaceMobile is rated a Strong Buy on 2026 inflection and derisked pipeline, with moats in power, spectrum, and IP. See here for ASTS stock...
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AST SpaceMobile shares fall: Rakuten sells stake, timeline risks loom
AST SpaceMobile Inc ASTS is trading lower Thursday morning as traders digest a key overhang clearing tied to a large shareholder's pre-planned selling. Here’s what...
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AST SpaceMobile Eyes June Launch of Three BlueBirds After Satellite Loss
AST SpaceMobile, a rival to SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile, will try to make up for last month’s botched s...
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