AST SpaceMobile is a preliminary addition to the Russell 2000. We welcome index investors to help us build the first and only cellular broadband network in space. $ASTS
#5G
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History is unfolding! We've deployed
#BlueWalker3
's 693-square-foot array, which is now the largest-ever commercial communications array in low Earth orbit.
Read more about this important milestone here:
Heads up! We’ve made the world's first space-based cellular voice calls directly to everyday, unmodified smartphones. Thanks to
@ATT
,
@RakutenGroup
,
@VodafoneGroup
and other testing partners for helping
#ASTSpaceMobile
make history. Read more here:
Breaking news: Another world-first achievement for
#ASTSpaceMobile
! Using
@ATT
cellular spectrum, we connected everyday smartphones to our BlueWalker 3 test satellite and recorded 4G LTE download speeds of >10 Mbps. Read more about this historic feat here:
The first-ever commercial streamed to a cell phone from space! Watch an
#ASTSpaceMobile
engineer play
@ATT
's new ad featuring our technology, with
@BenStiller
+
@JordanSpieth
, using her smartphone connected to our test satellite – BlueWalker 3 – while it flew over a remote region
Our planned satellite network will provide services globally, but this initiative represents a closer strategic alignment of our network buildout and future network operations with the United States
#5G
🔴 Bienvenidos al futuro: la primera y única red de banda ancha móvil por satélite.
Desde Vodafone y
@AST_SpaceMobile
estamos listos para probar los servicios voz y datos directamente desde el espacio e impulsar la conectividad por satélite en zonas rurales, remotas y marítimas
Revenue-generating contracts like this mark a significant milestone in
@AST_SpaceMobile
growth trajectory and highlight the versatile, dual-use capabilities of our technology.
Another step forward
#5G
We've successfully controlled our
#BlueWalker3
test satellite in orbit for 3 weeks via several ground stations. 📡 We plan to unfold the array in the second half of October during optimal conditions. On-board cameras are now operational — look at the view! 📷🌏☀️ Stay tuned...
The
@FCC
proposed rules include frequencies key for
@AST_SpaceMobile
: 600, 700, 800 MHz and other global public safety frequencies like FirstNet.
Another step forward
#5G
AST SpaceMobile applauds the
@FCC
's leadership in advancing space-based cellular broadband for all Americans.
The detailed ruling, following the notice of Proposed Rulemaking in March 2023, includes frequencies key for
#ASTSpaceMobile
: 600, 700, & 800 Mhz.
This paves the way
Great news!
#BlueWalker3
successfully reached orbit and our engineers are talking to the spacecraft. Stay tuned for future updates as the mission progresses.
Heading to Mobile World Congress
#MWC24
to connect with wireless industry leaders, partners, customers, regulators and investors. The most important industry conference of the year!
This is an
#ASTSpaceMobile
gateway being installed on a Nairobi rooftop by
@SafaricomPLC
and
@VodafoneGroup
. 📡🇰🇪
Such gateways will seamlessly route calls and broadband cellular data between AST SpaceMobile's planned satellites and the core networks of mobile network operators.
The delivery of BlueWalker 3 to Cape Canaveral represents another milestone in our efforts to significantly increase the availability of cellular broadband globally
Great news! Our BlueWalker 3 test satellite has arrived in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Teams are now working to prepare the spacecraft for a planned launch in early to mid-September. Read more here:
#ASTSpaceMobile
Thanks again to
@BBCWorld
and
@Ben_Morris1
for the great
@AST_SpaceMobile
profile over the holidays on the future of cellular broadband from space. Excited about 2023!!! $ASTS
From Satellite Executive of the Year, to new CEOs and signature deals, Via Satellite's executive interviews provide an in-depth look into the biggest stories of the year. Here is a roundup of our best and most popular interviews of 2022.
The
#iPhone14
SOS messaging is a testament to the importance of satellite connectivity on your phone. Just imagine using SpaceMobile's planned space-based cellular broadband network with any device at 4G/5G speed anywhere. Looking forward to launching
#BlueWalker3
this week! 📶🤠
Telefonica CTIO talks about the possibilities of space-based cellular broadband technology. “The quality of people’s lives is heavily dependent on human connectivity.”
#5g
"What defines technology is people and not the other way around," says
@Telefonica
CTIO Andrea Folgueiras in our latest video. Hear why she thinks AST SpaceMobile's direct-to-device cellular broadband technology could change lives in Latin America: 🎥
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It's time! 🚀 Our
#BlueWalker3
test satellite is scheduled for liftoff at 9:10pm EDT on Sat. Sept. 10, from
@NASAKennedy
's Launch Complex 39A.
We're hosting a live YouTube webcast starting ~8pm EDT on launch day. Subscribe to get notified when we go live:
Made in TX — size matters!
#BlueWalker3
's 693 sq ft array would be largest-ever commercial comms array in LEO. We're building the first & only cellular broadband network in space backed by 2,400 patent and patent-pending claims. Removing before-flight tags today!!! 🦾🤠🇺🇸
#5G
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Join our
#BlueWalker3
live broadcast on YouTube to hear
@edknapp
, CTO of American Tower, tell host
@scottwisniews
of
#ASTSpaceMobile
why strong partners are necessary to build the world’s first space-based cellular broadband network.