Key takeaways
- Before the open on November 6, 2026, AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) said it will build its own rocket, Blacklift, to launch its BlueBird satellites starting in late 2028.
- Even after the jump, the stock sits about 54% below its $45 IPO price.
AST SpaceMobile wants its own rocket, and Firefly is cashing in before a single engine fires. The deal could cost shareholders more than dilution, and the satellites that actually earn revenue still sit on the ground.
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