AST SpaceMobile Announces First Five Commercial Satellites Completed Final Assembly and Ready for Shipment the First Week of August
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced the completion of its first five commercial satellites, called Bluebirds. These satellites, featuring 693 square feet communication arrays, are the largest-ever commercial communications arrays deployed in low Earth orbit. They are set for shipment to Cape Canaveral in early August, with a 7-day launch window in September.
The Bluebirds will provide U.S. nationwide non-continuous service with over 5,600 cells in premium low-band spectrum and a planned 10-fold increase in processing bandwidth. This milestone follows the success of AST SpaceMobile's in-orbit BlueWalker 3 satellite and marks significant progress in the company's mission to create a space-based cellular broadband network accessible by everyday smartphones.
AST SpaceMobile has secured strategic investments from major telecom companies and has agreements with over 45 mobile network operators globally, representing 2.8 billion existing subscribers.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) ha annunciato il completamento dei suoi primi cinque satelliti commerciali, chiamati Bluebirds. Questi satelliti, dotati di array di comunicazione di 693 piedi quadrati, sono i più grandi array di comunicazione commerciali mai lanciati in orbita terrestre bassa. Sono previsti per la spedizione a Cape Canaveral all'inizio di agosto, con una finestra di lancio di 7 giorni a settembre.
I Bluebirds forniranno un servizio non continuo a livello nazionale negli Stati Uniti con oltre 5.600 celle nel prestigioso spettro a bassa frequenza e un aumento pianificato del dieci volte nella larghezza di banda di elaborazione. Questo traguardo segue il successo del satellite BlueWalker 3 di AST SpaceMobile in orbita e segna un progresso significativo nella missione dell'azienda di creare una rete di broadband cellulare basata nello spazio, accessibile tramite smartphone comuni.
AST SpaceMobile ha ottenuto investimenti strategici da importanti compagnie di telecomunicazioni e ha accordi con oltre 45 operatori di reti mobili a livello globale, rappresentando 2,8 miliardi di abbonati esistenti.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) ha anunciado la finalización de sus cinco primeros satélites comerciales, llamados Bluebirds. Estos satélites, que cuentan con matrices de comunicación de 693 pies cuadrados, son las más grandes matrices de comunicaciones comerciales jamás desplegadas en órbita terrestre baja. Se prevé su envío a Cape Canaveral a principios de agosto, con una ventana de lanzamiento de 7 días en septiembre.
Los Bluebirds proporcionarán un servicio no continuo en todo Estados Unidos con más de 5,600 celdas en espectro de banda baja premium y un aumento planificado de diez veces en el ancho de banda de procesamiento. Este hito sigue al éxito del satélite BlueWalker 3 de AST SpaceMobile en órbita y marca un progreso significativo en la misión de la compañía de crear una red de banda ancha celular basada en el espacio, accesible por teléfonos inteligentes comunes.
AST SpaceMobile ha asegurado inversiones estratégicas de importantes compañías de telecomunicaciones y tiene acuerdos con más de 45 operadores de red móvil a nivel mundial, que representan 2,8 mil millones de suscriptores existentes.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS)는 첫 번째 상업용 위성 5대를 성공적으로 완료했다고 발표했습니다. 이 위성들은 블루버드라고 불리며, 693 제곱피트의 통신 배열을 갖추고 있으며, 저지구 궤도에 배치된 상업용 통신 배열 중 가장 큽니다. 이들은 8월 초 케네버럴로 발송될 예정이며, 9월에 7일간의 발사 창을 가질 예정입니다.
블루버드는 5,600개 이상의 셀을 통해 미국 전역에 비연속 서비스를 제공하며, 프리미엄 저주파 스펙트럼에서 기가 수를 계획적으로 10배 증가시킬 것입니다. 이 이정표는 AST SpaceMobile의 궤도 위성 블루워커 3의 성공을 따르며, 일반 스마트폰이 접근할 수 있는 우주 기반의 셀룰러 광대역 네트워크를 구축하려는 회사의 임무에서 중요한 발전을 의미합니다.
AST SpaceMobile은 주요 통신 회사로부터 전략적 투자를 확보했으며, 전 세계 45개 이상의 모바일 네트워크 운영자와 계약을 체결하여 28억 명의 기존 구독자를 대표하고 있습니다.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) a annoncé l'achèvement de ses cinq premiers satellites commerciaux, appelés Bluebirds. Ces satellites, dotés d'assemblages de communication de 693 pieds carrés, sont les plus grands assemblages de communications commerciaux jamais déployés en orbite terrestre basse. Ils doivent être expédiés à Cape Canaveral début août, avec une fenêtre de lancement de 7 jours en septembre.
Les Bluebirds fourniront un service non continu à l'échelle nationale aux États-Unis avec plus de 5 600 cellules dans le spectre de faible bande premium et une augmentation prévue de dix fois de la bande passante de traitement. Cette étape suit le succès du satellite BlueWalker 3 d'AST SpaceMobile en orbite et marque un progrès significatif dans la mission de l'entreprise de créer un réseau de large bande cellulaire basé dans l'espace, accessible par des smartphones ordinaires.
AST SpaceMobile a sécurisé des investissements stratégiques de la part des grandes entreprises de télécommunications et a des accords avec plus de 45 opérateurs de réseaux mobiles dans le monde, représentant 2,8 milliards d'abonnés existants.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) hat den Abschluss seiner ersten fünf kommerziellen Satelliten, die Bluebirds genannt werden, bekannt gegeben. Diese Satelliten verfügen über Kommunikationsarrays mit einer Fläche von 693 Quadratfuß und sind die größten jemals in der niedrigen Erdumlaufbahn eingesetzten kommerziellen Kommunikationsarrays. Sie sollen Anfang August nach Cape Canaveral verschifft werden, wobei ein 7-tägiges Startfenster im September vorgesehen ist.
Die Bluebirds werden landesweiten nicht kontinuierlichen Service in den USA anbieten mit über 5.600 Zellen im hochwertigen Niedrigfrequenzspektrum und einer geplanten Verzehnfachung der Verarbeitungsbandbreite. Dieser Meilenstein folgt auf den Erfolg des Satelliten BlueWalker 3 von AST SpaceMobile im Orbit und markiert einen bedeutenden Fortschritt in der Mission des Unternehmens, ein weltraumbasiertes mobiles Breitbandnetzwerk zu schaffen, das mit alltäglichen Smartphones zugänglich ist.
AST SpaceMobile hat strategische Investitionen von großen Telekommunikationsunternehmen gesichert und hat Vereinbarungen mit über 45 Mobilfunkanbietern weltweit, die 2,8 Milliarden bestehende Abonnenten repräsentieren.
- Completion of first five commercial satellites (Bluebirds) ready for shipment
- Planned 7-day launch window in September
- U.S. nationwide non-continuous service with over 5,600 cells in premium low-band spectrum
- 10-fold increase in processing bandwidth compared to BlueWalker 3 satellite
- Strategic investments secured from AT&T, Verizon, Google, and Vodafone in H1 2024
- New contract award with the United States Government through a prime contractor
- Agreements with over 45 mobile network operators globally, representing 2.8 billion subscribers
- Exact launch date still uncertain and subject to various factors
- Non-continuous service coverage initially
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AST SpaceMobile's announcement of its first five commercial satellites being ready for shipment marks a significant milestone in the company's journey. This development could have substantial implications for investors:
- The completion of these satellites demonstrates tangible progress in AST's mission to create a space-based cellular broadband network, potentially boosting investor confidence.
- With a 7-day launch window in September, the company is moving closer to revenue generation, which could positively impact stock performance.
- The satellites' capability to provide U.S. nationwide non-continuous service with over 5,600 cells in premium low-band spectrum suggests a robust initial offering, potentially accelerating market penetration.
- Strategic investments from major players like AT&T, Verizon, Google and Vodafone in the first half of 2024 indicate strong industry backing and validation of AST's technology.
- Agreements with over 45 mobile network operators globally, representing 2.8 billion existing subscribers, hint at a vast potential market and future revenue streams.
However, investors should note that the exact launch timing is subject to various factors beyond the company's control, which could introduce some uncertainty. The success of the launch and subsequent performance of the satellites will be important in determining AST's long-term prospects and stock valuation.
AST SpaceMobile's Bluebird satellites represent a significant technological leap in space-based communications. Here's why this is groundbreaking:
- These are the largest-ever commercial communications arrays deployed in low Earth orbit, with each satellite boasting a 693 square feet array. This size could potentially offer superior signal strength and coverage compared to existing satellite communications systems.
- The planned 10-fold increase in processing bandwidth suggests a substantial improvement in data handling capacity, which could translate to faster and more reliable connections for end-users.
- The ability to provide cellular broadband directly to everyday smartphones eliminates the need for specialized equipment, potentially democratizing global internet access.
- The rigorous testing these satellites have undergone indicates a focus on reliability, important for maintaining consistent service in the harsh space environment.
However, the true test will come post-launch. The performance of these satellites in real-world conditions, their ability to integrate with existing cellular networks and the quality of service they provide will be critical factors in determining the long-term viability and adoption of this technology. Investors should closely monitor initial performance reports and user feedback once the service becomes operational.
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The first five commercial satellites are the largest-ever commercial communications arrays deployed in low Earth orbit, designed to provide cellular broadband and support other government applications
“This is a momentous occasion for AST SpaceMobile. These first five satellites are built on the success of our in-orbit BlueWalker 3 satellite and will provide
The Bluebird satellites have undergone rigorous testing to ensure they meet the demanding requirements of operations in space. The satellites are now in final preparations for shipment to
These dates provide refined timing, consistent with previous guidance, to deliver satellites in July or August with an orbital launch scheduled shortly thereafter. The exact timing of satellite delivery and launch is subject to uncertainty and is contingent on a number of factors, including the final normal course of testing the satellites, regulatory approvals, confirmation of the final launch date by the launch provider, logistics, weather conditions, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.
During the first half of 2024, AST SpaceMobile secured additional strategic investment form AT&T, Verizon, Google and Vodafone, as well as a new contract award with the United States Government through a prime contractor. The company has agreements and understandings with more than 45 mobile network operators globally, which have over 2.8 billion existing subscribers total, including Vodafone Group, AT&T, Verizon, Rakuten Mobile, Bell Canada, Orange, Telefonica, TIM, Saudi Telecom Company, Zain KSA, Etisalat, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Telkomsel, Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, Millicom, Smartfren, Telecom Argentina, MTN, Telstra, Africell, Liberty Latin America and others. AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Google, Rakuten, American Tower, and Bell Canada are also existing investors in AST SpaceMobile.
About AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio, and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. For more information, follow AST SpaceMobile on YouTube, X (Formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Facebook. Watch this video for an overview of the SpaceMobile mission.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking statements” that are not historical facts, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results of AST SpaceMobile to differ materially from those expected and projected. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the words “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “potential,” “projects,” “predicts,” “continue,” or “should,” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology.
These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside AST SpaceMobile’s control and are difficult to predict.
Factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (i) expectations regarding AST SpaceMobile’s strategies and future financial performance, including AST’s future business plans or objectives, expected functionality of the SpaceMobile Service, anticipated timing of the launch of the Block 1 Bluebird satellites, anticipated demand and acceptance of mobile satellite services, prospective performance and commercial opportunities and competitors, the timing of obtaining regulatory approvals, ability to finance its research and development activities, commercial partnership acquisition and retention, products and services, pricing, marketing plans, operating expenses, market trends, revenues, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and AST SpaceMobile’s ability to invest in growth initiatives; (ii) the negotiation of definitive agreements with mobile network operators relating to the SpaceMobile Service that would supersede preliminary agreements and memoranda of understanding and the ability to enter into commercial agreements with other parties or government entities; (iii) the ability of AST SpaceMobile to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees and AST SpaceMobile’s responses to actions of its competitors and its ability to effectively compete; (iv) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (v) the possibility that AST SpaceMobile may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (vi) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against AST SpaceMobile; and (vii) other risks and uncertainties indicated in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including those in the Risk Factors section of AST SpaceMobile’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024.
AST SpaceMobile cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. AST SpaceMobile cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors in AST SpaceMobile’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024. AST SpaceMobile’s securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, AST SpaceMobile disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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