AST SpaceMobile Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
AST SpaceMobile achieved space-based 4G LTE cellular broadband capabilities to everyday smartphones, reaching speeds above 10 Mbps during BlueWalker 3 testing. They completed a comprehensive financing package providing up to $179 million of cash and liquidity.
Confirmed space-based 4G LTE cellular broadband capabilities to everyday smartphones, reaching speeds above 10 Mbps during BlueWalker 3 testing.
Continued commercial and regulatory progress, with 40+ MOUs and agreements with mobile network operators globally that have ~2.4 billion subscribers.
Block 1 BlueBird program is fully-funded, with manufacturing underway and ramping ahead of the planned launch in Q1 2024 of our first five commercial satellites.
Raised cash and liquidity of up to $179 million, with a comprehensive financing package of non-dilutive debt and equity designed to support strategic investment process.
AST SpaceMobile
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Forward Guidance
AST SpaceMobile is focused on manufacturing BlueBird satellites and plans to offer initial commercial service in 2024.
Positive Outlook
- First five satellites are fully-funded with a planned launch in Q1 2024.
- Targeting to offer initial commercial service in 2024.
- Received multiple indications of interest for strategic investments.
- Strategic investments include both equity-linked and non-dilutive commercial payments.
- Prospective capital raise are intended to fund the manufacturing and launch of additional BlueBird satellites launches beyond our first five commercial satellites.
Challenges Ahead
- Ongoing testing of the BW3 satellite may not be completed due to a variety of factors.
- BW3 testing may indicate adjustments that are needed or modifications that must be made.
- Delays or issues with additional testing, it may become more costly to raise capital
- Ability to finance its research and development activities.
- Commercial partnership acquisition and retention.