Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile to set up Europe-led satellite constellation
By Gianluca Lo Nostro and Leo Marchandon (Reuters) -Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile on Friday unveiled plans to establish…
Saudi Arabia’s stc Group commits $175 million prepayment in AST SpaceMobile deal
TAMPA, Fla. — Saudi telecoms giant stc Group has signed a 10-year agreement that includes a $175 million…
Lynk Global and Omnispace to merge in race for direct-to-device satellite spectrum
TAMPA, Fla. — Lynk Global plans to merge with Omnispace to upgrade its direct-to-device (D2D) services with globally…
AST SpaceMobile Could Soar Over the Next 5 Years. Here’s 1 Reason Why.
AST SpaceMobile is building a satellite-to-smartphone broadband network. The company plans to have as many as 60 satellites…
Viasat and Space42’s D2D joint venture finds first mobile partner in UAE
TAMPA, Fla. — Equatys, the U.S.-based Viasat and Emirati satellite operator Space42’s shared space infrastructure joint venture for…
Will Growing Prowess in Satellite Communication Drive Growth for ASTS?
AST SpaceMobile ASTS is benefiting from a growing client base in the public and private sectors backed by…
Europe ramps up direct-to-device push amid SpaceX’s $19 billion service boost
TAMPA, Fla. — Europe has kicked off a study to improve direct-to-device (D2D) services using satellite spectrum, just…
Satellite Companies Like SpaceX Are Ignoring Astronomers’ Calls to Save the Night Sky
There are more than 12,000 active satellites circling Earth at the moment, a growing figure that has nearly…