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AST SpaceMobile secured new regulatory authorization in New Zealand for a gateway link, expanding its international network footprint. Bell Canada completed its first ground station in Québec supporting AST SpaceMobile satellites for direct to device service. The BlueBird 11 satellite arrived at Cape Canaveral, with BlueBirds 12 and 13 scheduled to follow for an August launch. Midland is preparing to consider approval of a $150 million expansion of AST SpaceMobile's Texas manufacturing...

AST SpaceMobile shares remain volatile amid partnership gains and BlueBird satellite launches, offset by mounting losses, cash burn, and repeated EPS misses that keep Wall Street cautious.

Vodafone Ireland used AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellites to run voice and data services for emergency communications in Europe. The test showed that frontline responders could connect when ground networks were unavailable. AST SpaceMobile plans further BlueBird launches in August that are expected to increase peak speeds and expand coverage. AST SpaceMobile (NasdaqGS:ASTS) is drawing fresh attention after this emergency communications test, with its direct to mobile satellite network now...

In June 2026, AST SpaceMobile launched its next-generation BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 satellites and later confirmed that BlueBird 11, 12, and 13 are targeted for an August 2026 launch from Cape Canaveral, further building its space-based cellular broadband network for direct connectivity to standard smartphones. These satellites, backed by thousands of patents and extensive operator partnerships, are designed to nearly double prior peak smartphone data speeds and support joint ventures in Europe...

AST SpaceMobile's next cadence of satellites is also set to launch soon.

AST SpaceMobile stock rallied today on the successful launch of BlueBird 8,9, and 10 satellites. But does that warrant buying ASTS shares today?

AST SpaceMobile (NasdaqGS:ASTS) has launched its next-generation BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 satellites into low Earth orbit. The new satellites are described as the largest commercial communications arrays deployed in low Earth orbit to date. This launch marks a shift from testing and groundwork toward potential large-scale direct-to-smartphone cellular service. The company reports that the upgraded network is designed to nearly double previous data speeds for space-based connectivity. For...

AST SpaceMobile plans to launch three next generation BlueBird satellites, numbered 8, 9, and 10, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 on June 17. The mission follows the setback of the BlueBird 7 satellite and is intended to advance the company’s direct to smartphone network. The new satellites are designed to nearly double peak data speeds and are backed by partners including AT&T, Verizon, and Google. For investors watching NasdaqGS:ASTS, this launch comes after a period of sharp share price swings. The...

Yuri Kojian, Chief Investment Officer at Tema ETFs and portfolio manager of the new $NASA ETF, discusses the fund's launch and its unique position as the first pure-play space fund with direct SpaceX exposure. He delves into the portfolio's strategy, highlighting key holdings such as AST SpaceMobile ($SASTS), Rocket Lab ($RKLB), and Intuitive Machines ($LUNR), and explains why the fund excludes legacy aerospace companies like Boeing. Kojian also shares insights on the evolving space economy, including upcoming IPOs and the role of international players like OHB SE.

As the big three mobile carriers aim to incorporate satellite services to eliminate dead zones, AST SpaceMobile is positioned to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink market dominance.

The 3 largest U.S. wireless carriers will pool spectrum resources and satellite partnerships to extend mobile coverage in rural and remote areas

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon announced a wireless joint venture focused on using satellite-based, direct-to-device technology.