AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS)

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https://ast-science.com

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. is a technology company developing a space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect directly to standard, unmodified smartphones. Its primary purpose is to eliminate cellular dead zones by providing global broadband coverage accessible without specialized equipment, serving both commercial end-users and government applications. The company builds and deploys a constellation of BlueBird satellites, including milestones like the successful unfolding of BlueBird 6, the largest commercial communications array antenna in low Earth orbit. AST SpaceMobile partners with major telecommunications providers such as TELUS to extend connectivity to remote areas, and it has secured contracts like a $30 million prime award from the U.S. Space Development Agency for the HALO Europa program. Operating in the communication equipment industry within the technology sector, it focuses on delivering 4G/5G services from space to support B2B2C models. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Midland, Texas, AST SpaceMobile plays a pivotal role in advancing satellite-to-cellular integration for ubiquitous mobile broadband.