{"id":5961,"date":"2025-02-27T22:01:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/ast-spacemobile-secures-43-million-contract-for-us-space-development-agency\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T22:01:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:01:01","slug":"ast-spacemobile-secures-43-million-contract-for-us-space-development-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/ast-spacemobile-secures-43-million-contract-for-us-space-development-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"AST SpaceMobile Secures $43 Million Contract for US Space Development Agency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/AST_spacecover_638762483199262220.png\" width=\"712\" height=\"377\" alt=\"AST SpaceMobile Secures $43 Million Contract for US Space Development Agency\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/AST_spacecover_638762483199262220.png\" style=\"\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/AST_spacecover_638762483199262220.png\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"712\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"377\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>AST SpaceMobile<\/strong>, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, announced a new contract award in support of the United States Space Development Agency (SDA) through a prime contractor, with total expected revenue of $43 million.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: What is the impact of Small Satellites on Global Connectivity?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis second contract supporting the SDA underscores the confidence in AST SpaceMobile\u2019s innovative technology and its potential to support critical government missions,\u201d said <strong>Chris Ivory<\/strong><strong>, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Government Business of AST SpaceMobile<\/strong>. \u201cWe are deploying groundbreaking technology to create robust and resilient communications solutions and to enable new use cases for the U.S. government.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>AST SpaceMobile&#8217;s technology, backed by 3,500 patent and patent-pending claims, offers unique dual-use advantages for both government and commercial customers. Its large, phased-array antennas and innovative architecture provides robust, resilient, and scalable solutions to address evolving mission needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, announced a new contract award in support of the United States Space Development Agency (SDA) through a prime contractor, with total expected revenue of $43 million. 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