SpaceX set to launch five commercial satellites for AST SpaceMobile
The first five commercial satellites, called BlueBirds, each featuring the largest ever commercial communications arrays will be deployed in low Earth orbit.
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The first five commercial satellites, called BlueBirds, each featuring the largest ever commercial communications arrays will be deployed in low Earth orbit.
AST SpaceMobile plans to use terrestrial spectrum from mobile network partners to provide service.
This announcement follows Starlink's recent introduction of a kit rental option in the Kenyan market.
The Bluebird satellites have undergone rigorous testing to ensure they meet the demanding requirements of operations in space.
The companies have a spectrum lease agreement that allows AST SpaceMobile to use AT&Ts spectrum to offer satellite service directly to cell phones.
Vodafone and AT&T have also placed purchase orders for network equipment from AST SpaceMobile to support planned commercial service.
The company collaborated with Vodafone, AT&T, and Nokia to complete this testing phase.
AST SpaceMobile is building a global cellular broadband network in space to operate with standard mobile phones.
The memorandum of understanding will explore opportunities for new telecommunications and digital solutions in Saudi Arabia.
AST SpaceMobile will collaborate with NASAs Conjunction Assessment Risk Analysis programme on spaceflight safety practices.
Nokia radio technology will enable AST SpaceMobiles direct-to-cell phone connectivity from space.
The mission is expected to complete the company's initial research and development programme and facilitate integration testing with mobile network operators around the world.
BlueWalker 3 is a test satellite designed to communicate directly with unmodified cell phones to test AST SpaceMobiles technology and service model.
Wallace will start his new job on May 10, replacing ASTs former financial lead executive Tom Severson, who announced his planned retirement earlier this year.
The partnership will explore opportunities to extend AST SpaceMobile's planned coverage to Globe Telecom customers.
AST SpaceMobile is working to develop a cellular broadband network in space in which satellites communicate directly with mobile phones.
Texas-headquartered AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly through standard mobile phones, is turning its attention to the GCC and MENA region. ...
First space-based cellular broadband network designed to be compatible with existing mobile phones globally, including GCC and MENA region.
BlueWalker 3 is expected to launch aboard a SpaceX mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in March 2022.
