RKLBRocket Lab+Neutron.DevLUNRIntuitive+IM-2.LandingASTSAST Space+BlueBird.DeployPLPlanet Labs+Pelican.LaunchBKSYBlackSky+Gen-3.LiveSPIRSpire+100.SatsRDWRedwire+ISM.ModuleIRDMIridium+IoT.ExpandVSATViasat+ViaSat-3.LiveSPACEXSpaceX+Starship.V3FUND.YTD2025-26$12B+.Raised
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AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile is building the first space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard smartphones. The company's BlueBird satellites feature the largest-ever commercial communications arrays deployed in LEO, enabling direct-to-cell connectivity without specialized handsets. Partnerships with AT&T, Vodafone, and other MNOs cover 2.8B+ potential subscribers.

Founded
2017
Headquarters
Midland, TX
CEO
Abel Avellan
Headcount
600+
Total Funding
$800M+ (equity + debt)
Latest Valuation
$8B (market cap)
Status
public

Products

BlueBird satellitesSpaceMobile network
https://ast-science.com

Funding History

RoundAmountValuationLead InvestorsDate
Follow-on Offering$462M$6.5B (at time)Public offeringSep 1, 2024
ATM Offering$500M$8B (market cap)Public (ATM)Mar 1, 2025

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