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Story summary
- AST SpaceMobile's stock surged after the BlueBird 6 launch on December 23, 2025.
- The BlueBird 6 satellite, deployed on an LVM3 rocket, is described as the largest commercial communications array in low Earth orbit.
- The mission marks a milestone for AST SpaceMobile as it aims to expand connectivity globally.
- The company plans to launch 45–60 additional satellites by the end of 2026, intensifying competition with SpaceX in the direct-to-device market.
