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AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) generates frequent news as it advances its plan to build a space-based cellular broadband network that connects directly to standard, unmodified smartphones. Company announcements highlight progress in satellite launches, commercial agreements with mobile network operators, manufacturing expansion, and capital markets activity, all tied to its goal of closing connectivity gaps for mobile subscribers worldwide.
Recent press releases describe the successful orbital launch of BlueBird 6, which AST SpaceMobile calls the largest commercial communications array ever deployed in low Earth orbit. The company also reports on its next-generation BlueBird satellites, designed with large phased-array antennas and proprietary ASICs to support high-speed 4G and 5G connectivity, including voice, data, and video, directly from space to everyday mobile devices.
News about AST SpaceMobile often covers long-term commercial agreements and partnerships. Examples include a ten-year commercial agreement with stc group to enable direct-to-device satellite connectivity across Saudi Arabia and key regional markets, as well as definitive commercial agreements with Verizon and a planned EU constellation with Vodafone to serve mobile network operators across Europe. These stories provide insight into how the company intends to integrate its space-based network with terrestrial infrastructure.
Investors and industry followers can also find updates on AST SpaceMobile’s manufacturing footprint in Texas, Maryland, and Florida, its vertically integrated production of BlueBird satellites, and financing developments such as convertible note offerings and at-the-market equity programs. This news page aggregates such announcements so readers can follow ASTS-related developments in satellite telecommunications, direct-to-device connectivity, and strategic partnerships over time.
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.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) scheduled the BlueBird 7 orbital launch for late February from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral on Blue Origin’s New Glenn. BlueBird 7 is identical to BlueBird 6 and carries a nearly 2,400 sq ft communications array (3.5x larger than BlueBirds 1–5) designed for peak space-based broadband rates up to 120 Mbps. AST SpaceMobile plans a multi-launch campaign averaging one orbital launch every 1–2 months in 2026, targeting 45–60 satellites by year-end; New Glenn can carry up to 8 next-generation BlueBirds per flight. The company says it is ~95% vertically integrated, operates ~500,000 sq ft of facilities in Texas, and employs ~1,800 people. Exact launch timing remains subject to change.