Space-Based Broadband Firm Faces Setback After Failed Deployment
AST SpaceMobile suffered a significant setback after its BlueBird 7 Satellite failed to deploy correctly during a launch with Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicle on Sunday. The incident occurred as part of the New Glenn 3 mission, according to Investor’s Business Daily. This development may have implications for AST SpaceMobile’s plans to provide space-based broadband services, and the company’s stock price reacted negatively to the news.