Manifest Space: Dead Zone Busting Satellites with AST SpaceMobile CEO Abel Avellan 9/16/24

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AST SpaceMobile has successfully launched its first five Bluebird commercial satellites, in a major step towards building space-based service for smartphones. Founder & CEO Abel Avellan joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the company’s direct-to-cell service, how the business model compares to competitors like SpaceX’s Starlink, and whether the company has the cash it needs to build out a constellation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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