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Ast-science

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Rocket Ship Rating: 90 out of 100

We are building the world’s first space-based cellular broadband network

Also known as AST & Science, LLC, AST SpaceMobile

  • Cloud & networking
  • Space, aerospace & defense
  • Hardware
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-18
Business model
B2B
Customers
mobile network operators
Legal name
AST & Science, LLC
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Record updated 28 September 2026

About

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard, unmodified mobile phones. Our mission is to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s nearly six billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected around the world.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$41MSEC form D sum, as of 2026-09-28Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Round, $31M2019-10-16

Funding rounds

Round, 2019
$31M2019-10-16, SEC form D sold, 2 investors
Round, 2018
$10M2018-06-26, SEC form D sold, 1 investor

Products

Other
SpaceMobile Network
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