SpaceX rival AST SpaceMobile prepares to deploy nearly five dozen satellites
1. AST SpaceMobile plans to deploy 45-60 satellites by 2026. 2. Company confirms over $1.5 billion funding for satellite deployment. 3. Shares surged over 10% following the earnings announcement. 4. AST targets U.S. broadband service launch by year-end 2023. 5. Company competes with SpaceX, Globalstar, and Project Kuiper.