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The upstart satellite provider is going to face increased competition from SpaceX.

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AST SpaceMobile told the FCC it is “well-positioned to put the 800 MHz spectrum into use now,” citing 10 operational satellites capable of using the band.

AST SpaceMobile clinches major telecom partnerships while Boeing posts a return to profitability, two sharply contrasting paths for tech-focused investors.

Japan is reportedly preparing 150 billion yen, or about $926 million, in subsidies for a Rakuten Group-led consortium working with AST SpaceMobile.

In the closing of the recent trading day, AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) stood at $88.86, denoting a +2.41% move from the preceding trading day.

Investing.com -- Blue Origin announced it will adopt a new launch configuration following last month's New Glenn rocket explosion, with plans to resume flights before year-end. The company will implement a horizontal/vertical hybrid system instead of rebuilding the damaged launch pad.

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) is surging back again after a brief fall from its highs. SPCX stock is up by almost 11 days in the past five trading sessions and is likely set to continue moving higher in the coming days as the broader rally shows no sign of stopping. In fact, many analysts (retail and the suits) ... The Next Space Race: Could the U.S. Tech Boom Send SPCX Past $3 Trillion by 2027?

Rocket Lab stock was up 3.1% at $100.94 in premarket trading, while the and were up 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively. The move follows on Monday’s massive 15.9% gain, which came after Rocket Lab agreed to buy Iridium for $54 a share, turning Rocket Lab into a mini- SpaceX with the ability to launch rockets, build satellites, and operate a communications network in space.

The Japanese government will grant up to ‌148 billion yen ($912 million) to ‌Rakuten Group to help it build a ​satellite communications network, industry group Communications and Information Network Association of Japan said on Tuesday. Rakuten, an e-commerce, financial ‌and telecommunications ⁠conglomerate, is in talks with AST SpaceMobile of the ⁠United States to form a joint venture for the project, a Rakuten ​spokesperson said. •Japan ​currently depends ​on SpaceX's Starlink ‌and other services offered by foreign companies for low-orbit satellite communications, and it aims to nurture home-grown operators to boost its economic security.

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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Jun, 30 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.7% and Nasdaq 100 futures rising just over 1%. The backdrop is a US 10 year Treasury yield holding near 4.38%, which signals borrowing costs for mortgages, car loans, and company debt remain relatively high as a hawkish Federal Reserve tone keeps rate hike expectations alive. At the same time, the US goods trade deficit has widened to...

Rakuten plans to partner with AST to build a direct-to-mobile network in Japan that connects smartphones to satellites.

AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) is one of the 10 Stocks Investors Are Chasing Right Now. AST SpaceMobile rallied for a second day on Monday, surging 21.44 percent to close at $86.77 apiece, as investor sentiment was boosted by reports that it is partnering with the Rakuten Group for the development of a Japanese version of […]

CEO Peter Beck said Iridium gives the company its missing “third leg” in space applications, making it a “self-launching company.”

AST SpaceMobile gave investors another constellation milestone, keeping attention on launch cadence and the path toward commercial service.

The LEO satellite company's cellular constellation is rapidly expanding.

AST SpaceMobile shares surged after the company confirmed its newest satellites are alive and well in orbit.

FEATURE Rocket Lab wants to be more like SpaceX Investors love the idea. Rocket Lab is making an $8 billion strategic shift. It’s buying satellite Iridium Communications Rocket Lab will pay $54 a share in a cash-and-stock transaction.

Space stocks are catching a bid Monday morning after Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) unveiled a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal carrying an enterprise value of approximately $8 billion. Rocket Lab stock is up 12% to $95 in early trading. The deal validates consolidation across the satellite economy, and peers are ... Rocket Lab Soars 12% on $8 Billion Iridium Takeover, AST SpaceMobile and Planet Labs Rise 10%

AST SpaceMobile is scaling after the BlueBird 7 setback, targeting launches every one to two months.

AST SpaceMobile's next satellite launches could reveal more about whether its satellite network can get to scale.

Altimetry Research values SpaceX at $1.3 to $1.5 trillion and sees balanced risk, while favoring ASML, Northrop Grumman, and GE Vernova as cleaner plays on AI and space infrastructure.

In June 2026, AST SpaceMobile launched its next-generation BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 satellites and later confirmed that BlueBird 11, 12, and 13 are targeted for an August 2026 launch from Cape Canaveral, further building its space-based cellular broadband network for direct connectivity to standard smartphones. These satellites, backed by thousands of patents and extensive operator partnerships, are designed to nearly double prior peak smartphone data speeds and support joint ventures in Europe...

AST SpaceMobile had some setbacks, but it's launching satellites faster now.

Space stocks are catching a bid in Friday midday trading. Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock is up 13% to $2.83, AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock is up 9% to $71.72, and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is up 5% to $84.40. The synchronized move has reignited a familiar debate on trading desks and financial social media. The question ... Virgin Galactic Rises 13%, AST SpaceMobile Jumps 9%, Rocket Lab Climbs 5%: Is This a Re-Rotation Out of SpaceX?

Two weeks after the largest IPO in history priced, SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) opened at $1.8 trillion valuation and has drifted to roughly $2 trillion, which Chad Anderson, managing partner at Space Capital and a decade-long SpaceX backer, calls cheap. Speaking on CNBC on June 26, Anderson argued the space economy has been structurally underpriced for years and ... A 10-Year SpaceX Investor Says the $2 Trillion Price Tag Is Still Too Cheap

ASTS has fallen more than 45% from its May 28 all-time high despite successfully deploying BlueBird satellites 8, 9, and 10, as insider selling, analyst downgrades, and capital concerns weigh on shares.

Vodafone Spain said that the service could be commercially available from 2027.

AST SpaceMobile fizzled out as SpaceX stole the spotlight.