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 that BlueBird 7 will launch on April 19, 2026, in a 6:45–8:45 AM EDT window on Blue Origin’s New Glenn-3 from Cape Canaveral. Qualified retail shareholders may register for limited in-person viewing; registration closes April 17, 2026 at 8 PM EDT.
BlueBird 7 features a phased-array antenna of ~2,400 square feet, is designed to support 4G/5G direct-to-device service with expected peak speeds greatly exceeding 120 Mbps, and the company cites >3,850 patents and agreements with 50+ mobile network operators.
TELUS (NYSE: TU) and AST SpaceMobile signed a commercial agreement to bring space-based cellular broadband across Canada, with service planned for late 2026.
TELUS will invest in ground satellite infrastructure and become an equity shareholder in AST SpaceMobile, enabling texts, calls and data on everyday smartphones without special equipment via a LEO constellation.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) reported full year 2025 revenue of $70.9 million, driven by gateway deliveries and U.S. Government milestones, and secured over $1.2 billion of aggregate contracted revenue commitments from commercial partners.
The company completed unfolding of BlueBird 6, expects BlueBird 7 launch in March 2026, aims for 45–60 satellites in orbit by end of 2026, and reported >$3.9 billion pro forma liquidity after recent financings.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) was awarded an approximately $30 million prime Other Transaction agreement with the U.S. Space Development Agency for the Europa Track 2 program under the HALO effort.
The contract funds on-orbit demonstrations using AST’s BlueBird LEO dual-use constellation to deliver direct-to-device, low-latency tactical communications and validate integration with tactical military radios.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) will hold a quarterly business update conference call on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Management will answer select questions from retail and institutional shareholders.
Investors can submit questions to investors@ast-science.com, join the Investor Relations mailing list, and watch a live webcast on the company’s Investor Relations Events page; an archive will be posted after the call.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) priced registered direct offerings to fund cash repurchases of its convertible senior notes, issuing ~6.3 million Class A shares at $96.92 per share and repurchasing ~$300.0 million principal of Existing Notes.
Transactions remove ~5.2 million underlying reserved shares and ~$51.4 million of remaining interest; closings expected on or about February 20, 2026.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) priced a private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 2.250% convertible senior notes due 2036, with an initial conversion price of approximately $116.30 per share (about a 20% premium to the Feb 11, 2026 close). ASTS expects net proceeds of approximately $983.7 million (or ~$1,131.4 million if $150.0 million option exercised) and plans to use proceeds for global spectrum deployment, AI commercial opportunities, U.S. government space investment, debt reduction, and opportunistic investments to accelerate its SpaceMobile service.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) announced a proposed private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due April 15, 2036, with an initial purchaser option for an additional $150.0 million. Proceeds are for general corporate purposes, deployment, AI commercialization, government opportunities, debt reduction, and opportunistic investments. Concurrent plans include registered direct offerings to fund repurchases of up to $300.0 million of existing convertible notes and separate privately negotiated repurchases of up to $300.0 million principal of existing notes; completion of each action is subject to market conditions and closing conditions.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) announced proposed cash repurchases of up to $50.0 million of its 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2032 and up to $250.0 million of its 2.375% convertible senior notes due 2032, to be funded by concurrent registered direct offerings of Class A common stock. AST SpaceMobile also announced a separate private offering of up to $1.0 billion aggregate principal of new convertible senior notes due 2036, with an initial purchaser option of $150.0 million.
The Company intends to use net proceeds from each registered direct offering, together with cash on hand, to fund the related repurchases. UBS Investment Bank and ICR Capital LLC are advisors/placement agent. Repurchases and offerings remain subject to market and other conditions and may not occur.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) announced successful unfolding of BlueBird 6, a next-generation satellite with the largest commercial communications array in LEO, spanning ~2,400 square feet and designed to support peak data speeds up to 120 Mbps.
The company plans to launch 45–60 satellites by end of 2026, operates nearly 500,000 sq ft of facilities, employs ~1,800 people, and holds >3,800 patent and patent-pending claims.