Successful Launch of First Satellite
AST & Science today announced that its first satellite, designated BlueWalker 1, has been successfully launched, stabilized in orbit and is ready for operations.The BlueWalker 1 nano-satellite was launched into orbit on a PSLC-C45 launch vehicle from the Datish Dhawan Space Center in India April 1. Read More
Chris Ivory Named to Leadership Team
AST & Science has named satellite-industry veteran Chris Ivory to serve as chief commercial officer (CCO) and also chief executive officer (CEO) of the newly formed AST & Defense subsidiary. Read More
New Manufacturing Facility and HQ in Midland, Texas
AST & Science, after an intensive competitive process, today announced the selection of Midland, Texas, as the location for its new high-volume North American satellite manufacturing plant and corporate headquarters.The new 85,000 sq. ft. facility is located within the Space Port Business Park at the Midland International Air and Space Port. Read More
Cisneros Invests in AST & Science
AST&Science has received a significant investment from Cisneros. “Cisneros’ deep and broad experience in media and telecom, which includes the launching of DirectTV in Latin America, will provide a very valuable perspective as we prepare to launch our space technologies to market,” said Avellan, Chairman and CEO. Read More
New U.S. Patent Awarded
The USPTO has awarded a patent covering unique features of the revolutionary low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites being brought to market by AST&Science. “This new U.S. patent is an important milestone and underpins our growing portfolio of intellectual property,” said Abel Avellan, Chairman and CEO. Read More
AST Announces Investment in NanoAvionics
AST&Science today announced that it has closed on the purchase of a controlling interest in the European satellite manufacturer and system integrator NanoAvionics. Abel Avellan, chairman and CEO of AST&Science will become chairman of the board at NanoAvionics. Read More
Ultra-Small Satellite Enterprise Announced
Space industry pioneer, entrepreneur and inventor announces ultra-small satellite enterprise. Abel Avellan, who built Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) from a start- up to a global leader in the satellite communications space, has launched a venture to manufacture a new generation of ultra-small satellites. Read More
Gottlieb’s Satellite Mobility World: Interview with Abel Avellan
Allan Gottlieb of Satellite Mobility World sat down with Abel Avellan, AST Chairman and CEO in December 2017. Read More
Satellite Today Article (Dec 2017)
Satellite Today article: “New Venture to Manufacture Ultra-Small Satellites for LEO” Read More