AST SpaceMobile Awarded U.S. Space Force Contract Through STR to Advance Space-Based Sensing Capabilities
Business Wire•05/11/2026•09:25 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) awarded U.S. Space Force contract through prime contractor STR
- ➤Contract advances space-based sensing capabilities using commercially developed technology
- ➤Effort evaluates commercial innovation for national security applications beyond communications
- ➤BlueBird platform combines onboard processing, phased arrays, and multi-frequency architecture
Expert Statements
Chris Ivory, Chief Executive Officer of AST SpaceMobile Defense
“The technology and platform capabilities of our BlueBird spacecraft combine proprietary design, the largest phased array ever deployed in low Earth orbit, and a multi-frequency architecture that can support millions of users and dozens of use cases across airborne, maritime, and ground domains.”
Chris Ivory, Chief Executive Officer of AST SpaceMobile Defense
“Our experience deploying phased arrays in low Earth orbit, combined with deep engineering expertise and technology supported by more than 3,900 patent and patent-pending claims, demonstrates the potential of our platform to support commercial applications and the technology-development activities being evaluated under this contract.”
AST SpaceMobile Awarded U.S. Space Force Contract Through STR to Advance Space-Based Sensing Capabilities
Award supports use of commercial space technology for government applications beyond communications
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