AST SpaceMobile Launches Record-Breaking BlueBird 6 Satellite
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) successfully launches BlueBird 6, the largest commercial communications satellite in low Earth orbit, enabling 5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones.
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AST SpaceMobile Set to Launch Next-Gen Satellite to Boost Space-Based Mobile Coverage
AST SpaceMobile will launch its next-generation BlueBird 6 satellite on Dec. 15, aiming to deliver direct-to-smartphone broadband from space and expand coverage across the U.S. in 2026.
AST SpaceMobile Partners with stc Group for Satellite-Direct Phone Service Across Saudi Arabia and MENA Region
AST SpaceMobile and stc group announce 10-year deal to bring direct-to-device satellite connectivity to Saudi Arabia and MENA, eliminating coverage gaps with space-based 5G/4G LTE service starting Q4 2026.
AST SpaceMobile Shares Fall After Announcing New Share and Debt Issuance
AST SpaceMobile stock drops as the company issues new shares and $1B in convertible notes to refinance debt and fund satellite expansion.
Barclays Dramatically Cuts Rating on AST SpaceMobile Despite Strong Potential
Barclays downgrades AST SpaceMobile from Overweight to Underweight, maintaining $60 price target. Stock valuation concerns overshadow promising direct-to-cellular technology prospects.
Verizon Partners with AST SpaceMobile to Bring Satellite Connectivity to Your Phone
Verizon and AST SpaceMobile team up to deliver space-based cellular service starting in 2026, enabling regular smartphones to connect anywhere without special equipment.