SAMSUNG WORKING WITH AST SPACEMOBILE
The phones will integrate support for the midband BlueBirds that will be launching next year.
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BlueBirds 8, 9, and 10 are now fully deployed to their full size, each the world's largest communications arrays operating in Low Earth Orbit.
We invented a new way to design, manufacture at scale, deploy, and fly lightweight composite stackable architecture combined, with the world's largest and most advanced direct- to-device and radar phased-array with the ability to launch them in groups of 3, 5, 6, or 8 on a single launch.
Our BlueBird platform brings together high-performance space-based cellular broadband with peak data rates approaching 200 Mbps, space AI edge computing, and many mission-critical government applications, all on one platform where the largest-ever size matters!
BlueBirds 11, 12 and 13 are already at the Cape preparing for their imminent launch. BlueBirds 14, 15 and 16 are right behind them. Production has already moved through satellite 42.
All of this is happening in Texas. 🤠🇺🇸📶🌎📱
BlueBirds 9 and 10 are now successfully deployed in orbit.
Two more of the world's largest commercial communications arrays have joined our growing constellation. Another step closer to the future of cellular broadband from space.
With BlueBirds 11, 12, and 13 at Cape Canaveral preparing for their imminent launch, and production advancing through spacecraft 41, we continue to execute at scale.
Innovation in orbit. Execution in motion. 🌎📶📱🇺🇸
#ASTSpaceMobile #Broadband #ConnectingtheUnconnected #BlueBirds
Archimedes second stage engine full duration burn - complete ✅ (and what a thing of beauty).
The AVac (Archimedes Vacuum) engine produces 1.2x lbf of its Stage 1 variant and stands ~2.5m taller thanks to its extended nozzle optimized for the vacuum conditions of space.
Recent AVac testing included a stub skirt for the nozzle. Since full length vacuum nozzles at ground level risk flow separation and instability, stub skirts are used to anchor our engineers' analysis for how the engine will perform with the full nozzle in vacuum conditions - all critical preparation for Neutron's first flight.
Kraken Robotics is excited to announce the acquisition of Covelya Group. Together, we're creating a world-leading marine technology company focused on transforming subsea intelligence.
"We welcome the new employees to the team and look forward to the many benefits this combination can provide. Together, Kraken and Covelya Group bring complementary products, technological capabilities, and customer relationships that we expect will strengthen Kraken’s growth potential and long-term outlook. This positive long-term outlook is further supported by the expected increase in defence budgets globally, including growing investment in autonomous underwater systems.” said Greg Reid, CEO of Kraken Robotics.
Read the announcement: https://t.co/U7kOwWqEUw
$ASTS: 🚨🇪🇸 VODAFONE SPAIN AND ALMERIA TO TEST AST SPACEMOBILE SERVICE FOR APPLICATIONS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Vodafone Spain chooses Almería to test the first real applications of direct satellite connectivity to devices in the agricultural sector
7/1/26
Vodafone Spain will launch its first real-world satellite connectivity projects for agricultural devices in Almería, in partnership with CASI, Única Group, Coexphal, and Cajamar, through its Foundation.
The announcement was made during the summer course “Digital Transformation in Agriculture: Innovation, Competitiveness, and Sustainability,” organized by the University of Almería and co-directed by Antonio Hernando, Secretary of State for Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure . The course addresses the role of connectivity, sensors, data, artificial intelligence, digital twins, robotics, and cybersecurity in modernizing the agricultural sector.
In collaboration with these leading entities in the Almería agri-food ecosystem, Vodafone will develop specific use cases for satellite-connected digitalization and the Internet of Things. These applications will allow sensors located on farms to be connected directly via satellite, adapting the technology to real-world production, monitoring, and farm management needs.
For these projects, Vodafone Spain will use its 900 MHz frequencies through a temporary authorization requested from the State Secretariat for Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure. This collaboration exemplifies public-private cooperation to accelerate technological innovation and the development of new services for citizens.
The agricultural sector is one of the areas where connectivity can have the greatest impact, especially on farms far from urban centers, with extensive land areas, and in zones where terrestrial coverage is not always available. Direct satellite connectivity to devices opens up new possibilities for crop monitoring, irrigation control, sensorization of remote farms, traceability, emergency management, and the development of more efficient and sustainable production models.
José Miguel García, CEO of Vodafone Spain, stated: “Vodafone was a pioneer in bringing the latest network technologies to Spain, such as 4G and 5G, and we want to once again lead the next evolution of connectivity with direct satellite-to-mobile services. We are delighted to collaborate with CASI, Única Group, Coexphal, and Cajamar, through its Foundation, to develop and evaluate real-world, useful, and impactful applications before the commercial launch of Vodafone SAT.”
The selection of Almería recognizes the talent, the business community, and the ambition of a province that has established itself as an international leader in intensive agriculture and agri-food innovation. With these projects, Almería and Andalusia are at the forefront of the development of direct-to-device satellite connectivity.
An additional layer of coverage for the countryside:
Direct-to-device technology allows a conventional device to connect directly to satellites when terrestrial coverage is unavailable, without external antennas, special equipment, or additional SIM cards. This connectivity does not replace 4G and 5G networks, but rather complements them, providing a new layer of coverage, resilience, and security.
These projects are part of the commercial agreement reached by Vodafone Spain with Satellite Connect Europe—the Luxembourg-based joint venture between AST SpaceMobile and the Vodafone Group—and are an enabler of Vodafone SAT, the company's commercial offering of satellite services to businesses and individuals.
The service could be commercially available from 2027, subject to the development of the regulatory framework. In exceptional or emergency situations, this technology could be applied early, always with the corresponding institutional authorizations in force.
Full PR: https://t.co/GZQJ1C9yUH
AST SPACEMOBILE SELECTED AS WINNER OF J-LEO 🚀
This means they are entitled to $1bn in funding across 3 years to build out a sovereign solution.
Amazing news for the company 🔥
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Rocket Lab is acquiring Iridium Communications Inc – one of the most transformative deals in the space industry.
By combining our launch capability and satellite manufacturing with @IridiumComm’s global satellite communications network and rare spectrum, Rocket Lab becomes a fully integrated, self-launching, tier-1 space power, delivering critical communications capability to millions of users worldwide.
Full details and important information: https://t.co/hj5aWrDPjz