JOURNAL ARTICLE

AST SpaceMobile Launches Biggest Satellite to Challenge SpaceX.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pashankar, Sana 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on AST SpaceMobile Inc.'s launch of its largest satellite, the BlueBird 6, from India, marking a significant step in the company's efforts to provide space-based mobile connectivity and compete with SpaceX. The satellite was launched aboard the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) LVM3 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Center and successfully reached low-Earth orbit. This launch supports both AST's goal of deploying up to 60 next-generation satellites by 2026 and India's ambitions for its space program. AST has established partnerships with major cellular providers to enhance connectivity in underserved areas and plans to begin service in parts of the US and four other countries by early 2026. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:190465045
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