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AST SpaceMobile Expands Manufacturing, Launches BlueBird Satellite Soon

11/27/2025

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AST SpaceMobile expanded manufacturing with sites in Midland, Texas, and Homestead, Florida.
The BlueBird satellites feature phased-array antennas at 2,400 sq ft and deliver up to 10 times the bandwidth of previous models.
The company has doubled its workforce to about 1,800 employees in six months.
The BlueBird 6 satellite is set to launch on December 15 from India.
Competitors like Viasat and Iridium intensify the competitive landscape.

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Story summary

AST SpaceMobile expanded manufacturing with sites in Midland, Texas, and Homestead, Florida.
The BlueBird satellites feature phased-array antennas at 2,400 sq ft and deliver up to 10 times the bandwidth of previous models.
The company has doubled its workforce to about 1,800 employees in six months.
The BlueBird 6 satellite is set to launch on December 15 from India.
Competitors like Viasat and Iridium intensify the competitive landscape.