AST SpaceMobile's Direct-to-Phone Network Slips to 2027 After New Glenn Setback
TL;DR
AST SpaceMobile says Blue Origin’s launchpad explosion will delay its direct-to-smartphone satellite constellation by 3–6 months, pushing initial commercial services into the first half of 2027; the company plans to rely on multiple launch providers, including SpaceX and ULA’s Vulcan.
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