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AST SpaceMobile expands constellation and prepares for Q2

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AST SpaceMobile raises $1B bond, expands constellation and prepares for Q2

AST SpaceMobile’s Low‑Earth‑Orbit broadband network has progressed steadily since the June 17 2026 17, 2026, launch of three Block‑2 BlueBird satellites (8‑10) on a SpaceX Falcon 9, (8-10), restoring the constellation after the loss of BlueBird 7 and delivering roughly double 7. Following the peak data speeds pricing of earlier units. Institutional investors added modest stakes in the weeks that followed, pushing ownership toward 61 %. Retail and hedge‑fund interest grew in early July, even as a launch‑vehicle anomaly placed one satellite in an incorrect orbit—a problem attributed to the launch provider rather than AST’s hardware. Analyst coverage remained mixed, with share volatility spiking 35 % from a June low before a 17 % dip in early July. On 16 July 2026 the company priced a $983.6 million convertible bond (1.625 % coupon, 2034 maturity) in mid-July, the company successfully launched BlueBird 11-13 from Cape Canaveral on August 5. These next-generation satellites are designed to fund constellation expansion and potential in‑house launch capability, with a $96.9 million capped‑call component provide broadband speeds approaching 200 Mbps directly to limit dilution. The announcement briefly pressured standard smartphones. As the stock, but upgrades company transitions from B. Riley and Piper Sandler lifted the price about 5 % on 17 July. Bell Canada completed its first sovereign direct‑to‑device ground station development to active commercial deployment, it is expanding integration testing across eight European countries in Quebec on 15 July, with plans preparation for additional stations across Canada. The firm announced an August 5 liftoff of BlueBird 11‑13, targeting a 45‑satellite fleet by early 2027 and a beta rollout services scheduled for later in the this year. Concurrently, AST activated its first commercial direct‑to‑cell service outside Investors are closely monitoring the United States, providing coverage in Japan through company’s capital requirements and cash burn rates, particularly following a joint venture with Rakuten Mobile. The company reports $3.8 billion first-quarter net loss of liquidity, over $1.2 billion approximately $250 million, despite projected quarterly revenue surges of 133%. Ahead of its second-quarter earnings report scheduled for August 10, Castle Rock Wealth Management disclosed a new position in commercial commitments, and ASTS valued at approximately $1.38 million. The company maintains its 2026 revenue guidance of $150‑$200 million. $150-$200 million and continues to manage significant commercial commitments and liquidity as it scales its constellation.

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  1. 2026-08-08 17:24 UTC AST SpaceMobile expands constellation and prepares for Q2
  2. 2026-08-04 16:53 UTC AST SpaceMobile raises $1B bond, expands constellation
  3. 2026-08-02 04:35 UTC AST SpaceMobile raises $1B bond, expands constellation
  4. 2026-07-31 21:14 UTC AST SpaceMobile raises $1B bond, expands constellation

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