Ast Spacemobile IncScheduled launch of three more BlueBird satellites advances deployment plans.
AST SpaceMobile has scheduled August 5 as the launch date for its next three BlueBird satellites, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The company currently has nine satellites in orbit and aims to deploy 45 to 60 of its large, unfolding BlueBird satellites to provide continuous coverage in high-priority markets. This launch follows a successful June 17 deployment of three satellites and comes after the loss of BlueBird 7 in April due to an orbit insertion error by Blue Origin. AST SpaceMobile sells satellite connectivity to mobile network operators like AT&T and Verizon, splitting revenue evenly, rather than offering direct-to-consumer broadband like SpaceX's Starlink. With shares down 56.4% from their highs, the company faces pressure to execute its deployment plans without further delays.
Ast Spacemobile IncScheduled launch of three more BlueBird satellites advances deployment plans.
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AT&T Inc.AT&T is a partner of AST SpaceMobile, but the launch itself has no direct impact.
Verizon Communications IncVerizon is a partner of AST SpaceMobile, but the launch itself has no direct impact.