
Shares of AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ:ASTS) are rising Thursday morning after facing selling pressure on Wednesday. The rally follows the company’s announcement of a successful demonstration of its space-based cellular broadband network for military applications.
What To Know: In a collaboration with Fairwinds Technologies and U.S. defense representatives, AST SpaceMobile showcased its Non-Terrestrial Network capabilities near its Hawaii gateway. The test delivered high-throughput data, voice and video to unmodified smartphones, highlighting its potential for secure tactical communications.