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AST SpaceMobile

US-based satellite communications company developing space-based cellular broadband to connect standard smartphones directly to satellites using 4G and 5G technology.

Midland, Texas, United States (global)Founded 2017Company website

About AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile develops a low-Earth-orbit satellite network intended to provide cellular broadband directly to ordinary mobile phones. Its BlueBird satellites use phased-array antennas and work with mobile network operators to connect standard smartphones. The company is headquartered in Midland, Texas, United States. The project combines satellite payload engineering, cellular radio systems and ground infrastructure.

Technology & capabilities

Technologies

Large Phased-Array AntennasLow Earth Orbit SatellitesCellular RF LinksBeamformingSpectrum ManagementDoppler CompensationAST5000 ASIC3GPP Non-Terrestrial Network Technology.

Specialties

Satellite CommunicationsDirect-to-Cell ConnectivityRF & Wireless SystemsPhased-Array Antennas4G/5G BroadbandSpectrum EngineeringNon-Terrestrial Networks (NTN).

Applications

Mobile BroadbandRemote-Area ConnectivityMaritime CommunicationsAviation ConnectivityEmergency CommunicationsPublic SafetyGovernment and Defence Communications.

Products & technology areas

BlueBird SatellitesBlueWalker 3 Prototype SatelliteSpaceMobile NetworkPhased-Array Antenna SystemsAST5000 ASICSatellite-to-Smartphone Broadband.

Leadership team

Abel Avellan

Abel Avellan

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Founder and CEO of AST SpaceMobile, leading the company’s development of a satellite-based cellular broadband network designed to connect directly to standard mobile phones.

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Scott Wisniewski

Scott Wisniewski

President & Chief Strategy Officer

President and Chief Strategy Officer of AST SpaceMobile, responsible for corporate strategy and supporting the company’s expansion in satellite-based mobile connectivity.

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Dr. Huiwen Yao

Dr. Huiwen Yao

Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer of AST SpaceMobile, overseeing technology development for its satellite and direct-to-device broadband systems.

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