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mr-flyshark

What if the us government were to buy it's own constellation from ast instead of buying it from ngc?


ChristophAdcock

They buy their own - ASTS manages. That would be... butter.


Vegetable-Big3545

https://preview.redd.it/b1um7ux2e69d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9f96ac0836592bed6f0fe560727a6d5848bf6179 Not a whale but extremely bullish even when it drops, I'm waiting for drops at any extent šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ¤˜šŸ»šŸ¤˜šŸ»


yth684

does ASTS have other option on satellite launch? wouldnt it be risky when there is only one option and their boss runs a company that competes you?


Relevant-Emu-9217

Lol fuck this get posted every single day. The answer is no. It's not risky, not even a little bit.


Natural_Bag_3519

I'm pretty sure I got a ten minute blast of 5g service when I was camping in a low coverage location the other day. (Low key trying to suggest I maybe connected to BW3) I'm heading back out right now to try to replicate the results and actually take some screenshots and collect some data. There is a pass around 11pm where I'm going, I'm planning on using this app I literally just downloaded, Open Signal for speed tests and allegedly information about the tower I'm connected to ( appears this function is still in beta so I don't know how well it will work) . I'll run some other generic connection speed tests too if I have time. I'm looking for recommendations for other connection speed tests or any software I can run on Android that will give me information about local cell signal sources. I'm running this experiment around 11pm PST, if it works there will be a full post with screenshots and connection data šŸ«” which will be uploaded to Reddit, from my phone, using a signal from BW3. Edit: realized there is a pass at 930pm that I might be there in time for. That pass is max 46 degrees and the 11pm pass is max 27 degrees. It would be nice to get data from both. Update: Totally unsuccessful. I'll try again next time I'm camping. A little disappointing because I was actually prepared with some tools to get some decent data. The diagnostic app I'm using is "Network Cell Info Lite"


TKO1515

I thought it only passed twice a day? Also at some point Abel did say they have seen thousands of phones try and connect to BW3 and that it provided valuable data to the MNOs


Natural_Bag_3519

I wasn't able to get a signal this time. Here's a link of the tracker I use to predict passes. It's been very accurate. [https://www.satflare.com/track.asp?q=53807#TOP](https://www.satflare.com/track.asp?q=53807#TOP) https://preview.redd.it/klnmpop89v8d1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=64c43c501f8dba655fd8fa830d23e9bc88b22c87 I'm getting 3 or 4 passes a day.


SouthernNight7706

So much encouraging news today! Can't wait to see what next few months bring


corey407woc

![gif](giphy|OCu7zWojqFA1W)


Mundane_Ad6284

does anyone know if Stankey actually spoke at the jeffries event (stupidly, absurdly bullish) and gave the 30-40% adoption estimate, or did ASTS just say during the presentation that AT&T gave that estimate in a secondhand way (very bullish)?


MorrisseysRubiksCube

Well, today's dip got me out of 5 $10 covered calls for a break-even price. I appreciate that, if nothing else.


Reeega

Yeah too late for me, my $9 calls got assigned last week. Just took the $$ and bought looooong calls (Jan 2026). Trust me, this is the way.


Quantum_Collective

![gif](giphy|xT5LMwlfd7jHilyWsg|downsized) We got a long way to go boys and girls. Keep climbing!


INVEST-ASTS

Yea, itā€™s a lot like life, one step forward and two steps back, but I am more confident than ever.


SevenHadedas

Gym, whatā€™s a gym? Ohhhhā€¦a gym.


elBatBoy1

Strong rally from 9:40am EST on


1ess_than_zer0

Any reason why you think?


mightychicken64

pretty tilted that I missed the dip today. the one time I had a dumb meeting at work to attend and couldnā€™t monitor asts


Capable_Gap1992

Hopefully we get some insider intel regarding the FirstNet 5x5 going on right now


royjones

Remember when it was below $10 for a hot second today? That was awesome.


TabletopParlourPalm

https://i.imgur.com/KE26i0o.jpeg The volume at the dip was hilarious. People were buying so hard lol let's goooo.


TKO1515

I nearly got a fill on selling $9 puts for this Friday at $0.35. It happened so quick wasnā€™t fully ready. Did snag a handful of July $8.5s for only $1.6


elBatBoy1

I scrambled to get an order in at $9.85. Only filled 730 of my 1000 share request. It hasnā€™t looked back since.


Snoo-97916

I got a fill order at 9.85 and it went down I was gutted


bearcat--

lmao i bought too early and entered at that price...at least i got a discount though.


PIMP420757

The recent news the past few days mentions something about soon moving the 5 sats to Canaveral. Do we know who is launching them? I know they signed something with NASA but is there a provider yet or is it still speculation?


royjones

3rd QuarterĀ Falcon 9 ā€¢ BlueBird Block 1Launch time:Ā TBD Launch site:Ā SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch five 700-square-foot Block 1 BlueBird satellites on behalf of its customer, AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Updated: April 02 [https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/](https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/)


PIMP420757

Nice thanks! I'm going on a DIS cruise out of there 7/20 returning 7/26 maybe I can see our $$ sats take off....doubtful they would already have the date most likely.


Mountain_Fig_9253

SpaceX for the first 5 I believe. I canā€™t find the number in press releases now but I seem to remember the number being 5 plus BW. Lots of talk at the time of a ā€œframeworkā€ for future launches. https://ast-science.com/2022/03/09/ast-spacemobile-announces-multi-launch-agreement-with-spacex/ Figuring out who the launch provider will be for block 2 is a pertinent question. Not sure Elon is going to give a ride for the entire constellation.


Thoughts_For_Food_

Would love to see a second launch platform as an option, but don't see why SpaceX wouldn't launch AST as they are primarily in the business of launching payloads into orbit.


Mountain_Fig_9253

Musk hasnā€™t acted rationally for a minute now. Since AST will be a direct competitor to Starlink for cell phone connections he may not want to offer a ride beyond what is committed already. If AST announces their plans for block 2 launches that will be another derisking event to me.


PIMP420757

I agree...he's a loose cannon for sure. At least they're committed for the first set, locking in another for round 2 would make investors feel warm and fuzzy


the_blue_pil

Spacex first need to be able to develop a satellite that can provide a D2D service *and* meets FCC requirements, before they can be called competitors


Mountain_Fig_9253

I understand all that and I agree with you BUT if Elon thinks they are a competitor then thatā€™s all that matters. I will feel better when they have a backup launch provider.


INVEST-ASTS

Well if the FCC will just waive all their interference regulations and Space X can lower the satellites enough they might be able to send text messages. LOL


Perfect-Recover-9523

Spacex is absolutely doing the 1st launch. I believe the second launch is also on paper. But nonetheless, as Elon always says, he encourages companies to compete with him.


PIMP420757

That's what I was wondering, whether Elon is going to launch the full constellation given his own interests etc


Mountain_Fig_9253

Same. I can see it going either way tbh.


Thoughts_For_Food_

SpaceX is launching them.


PIMP420757

Thanks I thought I read that but couldn't find it in the kook report glancing through earlier.


Quantum_Collective

https://preview.redd.it/erf4epy8zq8d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c94487ad9fd963701fe09fc47bc8981348551eff All of these guys look like psychopaths that would sell their own mothers for corporate success, so I know weā€™re in good hands šŸ„°


RevolutionaryPhoto24

Jeez. Thatā€™s why Iā€™ve a crush on Abel. God damn it.


lazy_iker

I'm just disappointed in the lack of ties.


Scheswalla

No tie is the new "corporate cool".


BrooklynLansing

Dude in the middle looks like he is finishing up a coke bender


SouthernNight7706

Justin Timberlake vibes


Quantum_Collective

I love how the dips are bought so heavily. Look at the chart since the AT&T announcement. It seems like weā€™re on a very upwards trajectory and even without a new announcement we could be above $15 within a month. A good news drop would propel us even higher


Barlimochimodator

Looks like accumulation


BurritoSupremeBeing

https://i.redd.it/liv3kgsp9q8d1.gif


M4tooshLoL

GIFs are BACK!!! ![gif](giphy|tyxovVLbfZdok|downsized)


Ixorba

Mmmmm yes, that was a nice dip for my chips. Tasty tasty dip & we allocate MORE CHIPS.


bmarsh1295

I feel like a fucking idiot for waiting to buy until it sank to 9 or below. Passed up an easy ~10%


Snoo-97916

Just buy more I get in on the dips


SlayZomb1

Well that was brief....


Quantum_Collective

https://preview.redd.it/0isnzoq45q8d1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7ebe1ce03dc58b8115b80bcc843d6ead4ec65335 Every time the sky is falling I want all of you knuckleheads to repeat after me: buy the dip


Vagadude

These new WSB redditors here are getting real old real quick


INVEST-ASTS

Yea, but as long as they are buying and pumping the SP, I have medications to deal with it. šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


Scheswalla

That's what having a daily discussion will do.


D1rtyH1ppy

Total cringe AFĀ 


Snoo-97916

šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


the_blue_pil

We're all getting old real quick :(


corey407woc

Itā€™s my birthday today


Equivalent_Scale_588

Happy birthday! šŸŽ‚


the_blue_pil

Happy birthday! Mine in a few days too! partner asked what I wanted, I just asked for a few asts shares


Jarl-Jarl

Happy birthday spšŸ…°ļøce šŸ…±ļøro


Pootie_Tange_lvr

Happy buy the dip day!


Pootie_Tange_lvr

https://preview.redd.it/7xgqinaudq8d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=85ccac7afa958a1348b32da6d60ea3f244821988


corey407woc

Thank you mob!


Traditional-Koala279

Basically a SPAC again


ChonkChonkChonk

Youā€™re tiring.


CapitalIndividual152

Slurping up this dip


bearcat--

wow im cheesed that i didnt at the lowest. i was able to buy some of the dip though. bouncing back already


Mundane_Ad6284

going with my random CFO change algo theory and buying some dip


Reasonable_Champion8

the dow dropped 100/.30%..market not doing well


corey407woc

This


Dubante_Viro

Wut happening? Looks like good news and we drop?


Mountain_Fig_9253

https://preview.redd.it/7r8bt4ib8r8d1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=31dfbc52ec10b62eef32fa056d9a49b355c8b141


Traditional-Koala279

What news


Dubante_Viro

Announcement of an executive leadership team for the next phase of accelerated growth.


Ludefice

That's the most neutral who cares news, why would you attribute any movement up or down to that? This is a volatile stock...it's going to run up and down a lot for no reason often.


Pootie_Tange_lvr

Buy buy buy buy


Alternative-Ear8482

Market not keen on Scott?


SrPiffsalot

Its not new info, was announced with AT&T deal


the_blue_pil

I think you're thinking of Chris Sambar?


SrPiffsalot

Oh shoot looks like I am the one out of the loop, thanks


DrSeuss1020

When not tank?


aXcenTric

At least I was able to buy back my covered calls for 5 cents on this drop lol


MessEnvironmental44

How do I get a SPACEMOB title? Iā€™ve been accumulating for almost 2 years now, over 3k shares šŸ™šŸ»šŸ˜¬šŸŽ‰šŸ™Œ


jesusdelap

What the f is this shit!!!


jesusdelap

Why premarket +3% now down -6%?šŸ¤¬šŸ¤¬šŸ¤¬šŸ¤¬šŸ¤¬


Mundane_Ad6284

random algo programmed to sell off on any CFO change news?


Traditional-Koala279

Weā€™ll never see the 10s again


Reasonable_Champion8

the weong way šŸ˜‚


paintsniffer87

Did Sean Wallace leave or get fired?


Capable_Gap1992

Mutual departure is my guess. Company is switching gears and needs new focus. Sean made lot of money at AST and isn't very young so probably happy to retire


the_blue_pil

was sick and tired of being admired


theanxioussnail

What is u guys prediction today? šŸ„¹


PeeLoosy

DD stands for Daily Discussion. šŸ¤£


Traditional-Koala279

Buying 13 shares today


greg_shauflin

Make it 14


Traditional-Koala279

It did end up being 14 with the price dip


Equivalent_Scale_588

5X5 schedule today?


Cl2fortheGenePool

I would rather have the weekly discussion thread back.


[deleted]

Hello everyone, I'm new to Reddit and I'm from Europe. Do you guys think it's worth buying ASTS? And are there any downsides to it? Also is it worth to buy US ETF's?


the_blue_pil

> Do you guys think it's worth buying ASTS? You should ask that question anywhere else but here. That's not me dismissing you - just that if it was me, I wouldn't be asking a group of ASTS fanatics if it's worth buying. Probably 99% of the people subbed here own shares, and so they've already asked themeselves that same question and the answer was obviously "yes". If you're looking for anything more than that, look beyond the daily/weekly discussion threads within this sub, all of the DD you need to make your own financial decisions is right there.


[deleted]

I think i misphrased my sentence because im not fluent in english. I want to buy asts but i dont know about tax in europe and what broker to use


the_blue_pil

The tax is whatever the government in your country decides, you would need to look in to that yourself. I am in the UK, I use several different brokers which may or may not be available in your country, so again, this is something you would need to look in to yourself. Within those brokers I also have tax-free Stocks and Shares Individual Savings Account (S&S ISA) your country may also offer something similar... again something you would need to look in to yourself.


INVEST-ASTS

I own shares in Mercedes Benz and there are some tax and investment implications but you will have to check the tax laws in your country. I use Fidelity and have used ETrade, but prefer Fidelity, IBRK also can do global investing, so you should be ok once you clarify the laws and establish an account.


MT-Capital

The down side is it might go to $0, the upside is it might go to $1000.


DrSeuss1020

Ya to be fair I ACTUALLY believe the $0 argument is no longer the reality. Worst case scenario Iā€™d imagine they would be able to sell the business for something given that other companies already funding many millions. Even if a launch failure, or a satellite issue, those would cause more delays and cash burn but not invalidate the business


[deleted]

I meant morw like tax wise. I am aware of the risks. And what broker should I use?


MT-Capital

I dont know the tax laws of your country.


slightalloy

I think that itā€™s unlikely that it will go to 0 at this point, but who knows


TrollingStone1

Yeah daily discussion is dumb. Not enough people participating to make it worth it. Needs to go back to weekly


the_blue_pil

I think mods got a bit ahead of themselves when they saw 500 posts on a Monday. Some of the discussions on the weekly discussions thread spanned across multiple days and were interesting reads which had responses from multiple aspects. Someone may have missed something on Monday, but have time to check in on the sub on Wednesday... True they could just check in on the old posts - but most won't do that. The thread quickly goes stale, and people want the latest. I thought the original purpose of this discussion thread is ###*"do not post small questions in the subreddit. Do it here instead!"* But now I expect we'll just see multiples of the same question by different people across each daily for the week. Much like how this is the third time I've seen this: > Yeah daily discussion is dumb


crozby

I think itā€™s also an outcome of the people who have made their way here from the GME short stock subs and the daily will become about options and stock price movement only. Itā€™s already annoying and will likely become much worse. Agree that a weekly thread is much better.Ā 


Leather-Caramel-9630

Hello, would it be wise to anticipate for a big stock-price drop if the launch fails and save some money to buy for that case.


Expert_Nail3351

Buy the shares you want now. When it comes time closer to launch hedge your long position with puts. Ezpz. If the launch goes off without a hitch you lose out on your puts and win with shares. If the launch is unsuccessful and the share price tanks you gain money from the puts in the short term while still holding your long position, giving you a chance to average down.


foldyaup

There are a few more potential catalysts before launch but if it does fail then I would expect a pullback. I will have a very small amount of cash on hand for that but I have at least 8000 more shares in options that I will exercise so thatā€™s how Iā€™m ā€œholding on to the priceā€ if that makes sense.


SpaceJunkieee

well what if it goes well? Then you missed the actual lower price.


Leather-Caramel-9630

True, but isnā€™t the price already relatively high te last days anticipating for succesvol launch? I have a gut feeling the price isnā€™t going to explode after the launch (But i am just a rooky)


INVEST-ASTS

Successful launch, unfurling the panels, and complete testing of handoff, etc, etc after ā€œmayā€ open the funding from FirstNet which IMO propel the SP to +$20 but thatā€™s just my opinion, govern yourself accordingly, but I wouldnā€™t be betting on failures.


Leather-Caramel-9630

I really hope so. I bought 1000 shares the last few days and I would be really bummed out if i lost a lot of money. Luckily the technology is superior.


INVEST-ASTS

Pretty sure youā€™re gonna be ok, it is a long term play, Iā€™ve been in for +2 years and have been down as much as 80%, but my resolve regarding the technology and revenue potential just inspired me to buy more. Now I am up like 100% on shares and 300% to 1000% on various options, all in the last 2 months. It is a volatile stock, but it will surge good on positive catalyst because a LOT of shares are locked up, so available shares to trade on a relatively small float means higher prices when demand increases. Unless something unexpected happens the next 1-2 years will be very fruitful. Good Luck !!!


No_Network8774

You don't have to be a rookie to know that more contracts will come once the tech has been launched and proved. Real results=a bandwagon effect.


SpaceJunkieee

I honestly think the rise right now is due more to new and potential partnerships. FirstNet getting confirmed will probably boost it even before those launch days. That's at least how I see it.


Leather-Caramel-9630

Thanks for the insight.


hyeonk

WEN


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Ethereumman08

Iā€™ve heard Abel throw around the 4 satellites a month in 2025 production capacity a few times, but havenā€™t heard recently if thatā€™s still achievable and on what timeline. What does seem a mystery is that if 4 satellites a month is achievable, what does the ramp up to that production quantity look like? I doubt itā€™s an instant increase, but we are sort of in the dark on this. Letā€™s see how the launch goes and Iā€™m sure this will become more evident soon!


Keikyk

I'd say it's also a bit of a chicken and egg with revenues, i.e. with the relatively high cost per satellite you need to create pretty significant revenue streams to fund the build-out. So initially it may not be just about production ramp-up but also how to fund that


Ethereumman08

Just heard over on twitter that today at a conference, Scott reiterated 4-6 satellites a month in 2025. There was actually multiple accounts I've seen attend and share similar details so I assume it's authenticity. [https://x.com/RingoBob4/status/1805636311597961576](https://x.com/RingoBob4/status/1805636311597961576)


Keikyk

That's exactly it, 4-6 per month so let's say 50 sats in one year at a cost of $20-30M each requires $1-1.5B in capital...


Thoughts_For_Food_

This is big. Anyone know where to find a recording?


Defiantclient

We're all kinda wondering the same thing. You can see from Anpanman's tweet that Barclays asked some heavy questions about timelines. Hope we get to hear the answers ourselves, maybe at the next earnings call? [https://x.com/spacanpanman/status/1805228259358933057](https://x.com/spacanpanman/status/1805228259358933057)