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AST SpaceMobile develops a space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard, unmodified smartphones through BlueBird satellites in low Earth orbit. News about ASTS commonly covers satellite production and launches, FCC and spectrum authorizations, direct-to-device service capabilities, and commercial or government applications.
Company updates also include mobile network operator partnerships, government contracts, quarterly business results, revenue commitments, and capital actions tied to funding the SpaceMobile network and manufacturing plan.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) announced expanded collaboration with leading European mobile network operators Vodafone, Orange, Telefónica, Deutsche Telekom, and Vodafone Ukraine to advance space-based cellular broadband across Europe. Network integration testing, subject to regulatory approvals, is underway in the UK, Ireland, Romania, France, the Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, and Ukraine.
The work leverages the carrier-neutral gateway infrastructure of Satellite Connect Europe, a joint venture between AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone. Backed by approximately 3,900 patent and patent-pending claims, the BlueBird satellite constellation uses large low Earth orbit phased arrays (~2,400 sq ft) designed to connect directly to standard smartphones, targeting nearly double the peak data speeds of initial Block 1 satellites, which reached 98.9 Mbps.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) announced the successful orbital launch of its next-generation BlueBird satellites 11, 12, and 13 aboard a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral on August 5, 2026, expanding its space-based cellular broadband constellation following the earlier deployment of BlueBirds 8, 9, and 10.
The new satellites are the largest communications arrays ever deployed in low Earth orbit, over three times larger than the company’s initial Block 1 units, and are expected to support peak data rates approaching 200 Mbps directly to standard smartphones. According to AST SpaceMobile, production is advancing through BlueBird satellite 42, with BlueBirds 14, 15, and 16 preparing for the next mission. The company reports agreements with nearly 60 mobile network operators representing more than 3 billion subscribers, operates over 500,000 square feet of facilities, employs more than 2,250 staff, and holds a technology platform backed by over 3,900 patents and patent-pending claims.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has scheduled the launch of its BlueBird 11, 12, and 13 satellites for August 5, 2026, from Cape Canaveral aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, with a primary liftoff target of 3:42 a.m. EDT and a backup at 5:10 a.m. EDT.
The mission follows the June 2026 launch of BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 and supports the company’s plan to scale its direct-to-smartphone space-based cellular broadband constellation, with production advancing through satellite 42. These next‑generation satellites use stackable architecture and lightweight composite structures and are expected to deliver nearly 2x the peak download speeds of Block 1, which demonstrated 98.9 Mbps. AST SpaceMobile highlights a vertically integrated model, 95% in‑house technology, over 2,250 employees, and agreements with nearly 60 mobile network operators covering more than 3 billion subscribers.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) announced it will host a quarterly business update conference call on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Management plans to discuss the company’s business and financial results and answer questions from retail and institutional shareholders.
Investors can submit questions in advance via investors@ast-science.com and join the live webcast through the Events page of AST SpaceMobile’s Investor Relations website. A replay will be available shortly after the call.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) closed a private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 1.625% convertible senior notes due 2034 and secured full exercise of an additional $150 million option, for total notes of $1.15 billion.
According to AST SpaceMobile, the financing supports over $3.8 billion in pro forma cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of June 30, 2026. A capped call hedge increases the effective conversion price to $149.20 per share, with stated effective dilution of less than 2% and the ability to settle conversions in cash, stock, or both.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) priced a private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 1.625% convertible senior notes due 2034 to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A, with settlement expected on July 20, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
The notes carry an initial conversion rate of 12.5672 shares per $1,000 (effective conversion price $79.57 per share, a 20.0% premium to the July 15, 2026 closing price of $66.31) and mature on February 1, 2034. AST SpaceMobile granted an option to purchase up to an additional $150.0 million of notes. Estimated net proceeds are $983.6 million (or $1,131.2 million if the option is fully exercised), of which $96.9 million will fund capped call transactions with an initial cap price of $149.20 per share (125.0% premium). The remaining proceeds will support growth initiatives, additional access to orbit, and potential vertical-integration partnerships or acquisitions.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) plans a private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due February 1, 2034 to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A. Initial purchasers are expected to receive an option to buy up to an additional $150 million of notes.
The senior unsecured notes will pay semiannual interest and be convertible into cash, Class A common stock, or a combination, at the company’s election, with pricing terms to be set later. AST SpaceMobile expects to use part of the net proceeds for capped call transactions and the remainder for growth initiatives, including securing additional access to orbit and potential partnerships or acquisitions. The company also expects capped call hedging activity by financial counterparties to affect trading in its stock and the notes.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) plans to launch BlueBird satellites 11, 12, and 13 to low Earth orbit on a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral in the first half of August. These next-generation satellites are expected to nearly double peak data speeds versus initial Block 1 BlueBirds, which recently reached 98.9 Mbps directly to standard smartphones.
The mission follows the June 2026 launch of BlueBirds 8, 9, and 10 and supports a growing constellation backed by agreements with nearly 60 mobile network operators representing over 3 billion subscribers.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) announced the successful orbital launch of its BlueBirds 8, 9, and 10 satellites aboard a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral at 2:39 EDT on June 17, 2026.
These next-generation satellites feature ~2,400 sq ft arrays and are designed for nearly 200 Mbps peak data speeds directly to standard smartphones.
BlueBirds 11–13 are preparing for shipment, with satellites through BlueBird 37 in production. The company now operates over 500,000 sq ft of facilities, employs 2,250+ people, and holds 3,900+ patents and pending claims, supporting agreements with nearly 60 mobile network operators covering 3+ billion subscribers.
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