AST SpaceMobile announced its Q3 2024 results, reporting operating expenses of $66.6M and a strong cash position of $518.9M. The company achieved significant milestones with five BlueBird satellites successfully unfolded and entering initial operations, preparing for beta service with AT&T and Verizon.The company secured orbital launch agreements with Blue Origin and SpaceX for 2025-2026, enabling the launch of up to 60 Block 2 BlueBird satellites. Technical progress includes validation of the AST5000 ASIC chip, designed to support up to 40MHz capacity and 120Mbps transmission speeds. Additionally, AST SpaceMobile expanded its government business, winning three new U.S. Government contracts.Financial highlights include $153.3M in net proceeds from warrant redemption and a subsequent $48.5M repayment of Senior Secured Credit Facility in Q4. The company's Q3 adjusted operating expenses increased to $45.3M from $34.6M in Q2, primarily due to higher research and development costs. AST SpaceMobile continues to pursue non-dilutive financing approaches, including an EXIM Bank application and commercial partner commitments.

AST SpaceMobile announced its Q3 2024 results, reporting operating expenses of $66.6M and a strong cash position of $518.9M. The company achieved significant milestones with five BlueBird satellites successfully unfolded and entering initial operations, preparing for beta service with AT&T and Verizon.The company secured orbital launch agreements with Blue Origin and SpaceX for 2025-2026, enabling the launch of up to 60 Block 2 BlueBird satellites. Technical progress includes validation of the AST5000 ASIC chip, designed to support up to 40MHz capacity and 120Mbps transmission speeds. Additionally, AST SpaceMobile expanded its government business, winning three new U.S. Government contracts.Financial highlights include $153.3M in net proceeds from warrant redemption and a subsequent $48.5M repayment of Senior Secured Credit Facility in Q4. The company's Q3 adjusted operating expenses increased to $45.3M from $34.6M in Q2, primarily due to higher research and development costs. AST SpaceMobile continues to pursue non-dilutive financing approaches, including an EXIM Bank application and commercial partner commitments.