PRESS RELEASES

AST to Become Public Company
December 16, 2020AST & Science LLC (“AST SpaceMobile”), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones, today announced it has entered into a business combination agreement with New Providence Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: NPA, NPAUU and NPAWW).
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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Unveil Launch Plans
December 16, 2020AST SpaceMobile, in partnership with Vodafone Group, today unveiled plans to launch the first phase of its space-based commercial mobile communications service in 2023. Project aims to transform mobile network coverage for the 49 largest countries in the equatorial regions.
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NEC to Manufacture Key Satellite Modules
December 11, 2020NEC Platforms, Ltd., a subsidiary of NEC Corporation to manufacture essential AST SpaceMobile satellite modules, the cornerstone of AST SpaceMobile’s patented technology for its high-powered LEO satellites.
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U.S. Senate Supports Next-Gen Satcom, Validates AST Technology
November 19, 2020The U.S. Senate promotes private sector development of next-generation satellite-based technology to deliver broadband connectivity to the unconnected. AST & Science LLC and NASA commence collaboration on orbital safety measures.
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Rakuten and Vodafone Invest in AST & Science
March 3, 2020AST & Science announce new investors and unveil the first space-based network – SpaceMobile – that will be the first to connect directly to 4G, and in the future 5G, smartphones without any need for specialized satellite hardware. Read More

Successful Launch of First Satellite
April 23, 2019AST & 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

AST Announces Investment in NanoAvionics
March 6, 2018AST & 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

New U.S. Patent Awarded
April 17, 2018The 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

New Manufacturing Facility and HQ in Midland, Texas
November 15, 2018AST & 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
July 5, 2018AST & 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
MEDIA COVERAGE

Forbes Feature
March 3, 2020Excerpt and link to Forbes article by Alex Knapp: This Satellite Startup Raised $110 Million To Make Your Cellphone Work Everywhere Read More

The Economist: Call from the Heavens
March 3, 2020The Economist: “Call from the heavens. A new firm says it can link satellites to ordinary smartphones.” Read More

Light Reading Article
March 3, 2020Excerpt and link to Light Reading article: Rakuten, Vodafone Invest in Satellite Startup
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Via Satellite Article
March 3, 2020Excerpt and link to Via Satellite article by Rachel Jewett: Rakuten and Vodafone Invest in SpaceMobile, a LEO Cell Service Read More
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Our team of engineers and space scientists is on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s 5 billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.