AST SpaceMobile announces new $43M Space Development Agency contract award

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) announced a new contract award in support of the United States Space Development Agency through a prime contractor, with total expected revenue of $43M. As part of the U.S. Space Force, SDA will accelerate delivery of needed space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. This contract follows successful testing on BlueWalker-3 in orbit under the previous contract announced in February 2024 and further demonstrates the unique capabilities of AST SpaceMobile’s technology for specialized government applications. The company will utilize its next generation Block 2 BlueBird satellites, featuring the largest commercial phased array antennas ever deployed in low Earth orbit – spanning an unprecedented 2,400 square feet – setting a new standard for advanced connectivity and performance.