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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), the company building the only space-based cellular broadband network directly accessible by everyday smartphones, recently caught the eye of billionaire investor George Soros. In a noteworthy move, his investment fund, Soros Fund Management, initiated a new position in AST SpaceMobile during the quarter ended March 31. The fund purchased 470,000 shares.
The development adds significant weight to the company’s momentum, signaling confidence from one of the most seasoned names in finance. Behind the scenes, AST SpaceMobile has been making calculated strides. It has secured five contracted satellite launches lined up over the next six to nine months, pushing forward its multi-provider orbital plan.