AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Price & Performance (ASTSW)

FCC Chair Brendan Carr visited AST SpaceMobile’s Texas facility, emphasizing the company’s role in boosting U.S. satellite manufacturing and countering China’s growing ambitions in space technology. AST SpaceMobile aims to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink but still awaits regulatory clearance for its next-generation satellite launches.12

AST SpaceMobile and Rakuten Mobile achieved a milestone by making a live video call in Japan using AST’s BlueBird satellite and a standard smartphone. The partnership targets full nationwide coverage, including remote regions, with commercial services planned for 2026, expanding direct satellite-to-phone connectivity.34

AST SpaceMobile’s stock rose over 5% in the last trading session, closing at $22.42. Despite recent gains and strong analyst price targets, technical indicators suggest ongoing volatility and a possible short-term decline. The company remains a high-risk, high-reward play as it advances its satellite network.56