In 2024, AST not only launched and deployed the first five BlueBird satellites — the largest commercial communications arrays in low Earth orbit — but achieved a number of other accomplishments. The company brought on strategic partners Google and Verizon; signed definitive commercial agreements with AT&T and Vodafone; made plans to target nearly 100% coverage of the United States in premium low-band cellular spectrum; won awards for emerging space company and technology breakthrough of the year; and more!