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title: "Key facts: AST SpaceMobile Q1 loss; FCC OKs 248 sats; June Falcon 9"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286149314.md"
description: "AST SpaceMobile reported a Q1 2026 revenue of $14.7M and a net loss of $191M ($0.66/share), with guidance of $150–$200M for the year. The FCC approved the company for U.S. direct-to-device broadband, allowing up to 248 satellites. The company plans a mid-June Falcon 9 launch and aims to deploy over 100 satellites. Despite a loss of a satellite, AST SpaceMobile remains funded for its constellation. Analyst estimates show a mixed outlook with a median 12-month target of $86.69."
datetime: "2026-05-12T20:05:16.000Z"
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# Key facts: AST SpaceMobile Q1 loss; FCC OKs 248 sats; June Falcon 9

-   AST SpaceMobile Q1 2026: revenue $14.7M, net loss $191M ($0.66/share). Guidance $150–$200M for 2026, ~45 satellites expected, $1.2B+ contracted revenue, cash ~$3.5B; shares down ~7.4% AH.123
-   FCC on April 22 approved AST SpaceMobile for U.S. direct-to-device broadband, authorizing up to 248 satellites; ties to Verizon, AT&T and FirstNet noted for commercial rollout and service delivery4
-   AST SpaceMobile targets mid‑June Falcon 9 launch of BlueBird 8–10 from Cape Canaveral, plans to deploy 100+ BlueBirds via multiple launchers, reported loss of BlueBird 7.5
-   AST SpaceMobile says it remains funded for its satellite constellation despite losing a Block 2 BB7 satellite; insurance payout is pending while funding activities continue.6
-   AST SpaceMobile speeds manufacturing, regulatory approvals, commercial and government partnerships, targeting about 45 satellites by 2026 to advance its space-based cellular broadband deployment.7
-   AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) traders: three‑month mean EPS estimate cut ~12.1% for the latest quarter; no revisions in 30 days. Analyst mix: ~4 buy, 6 hold, 2 sell. Median 12‑month target $86.69.8

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