Motley Fool Money Space Internet Comes to Earth
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Dec 21, 2024 
Scott Wisniewski, President and Chief Strategy Officer of AST Space Mobile, shares insights on bridging global connectivity gaps through satellite technology. He discusses the challenges of miniaturizing cell tower tech to fit on rockets and the urgency of universal access in remote areas. Wisniewski sheds light on the growing competitive landscape in low-earth orbit and AST's ambitious plans to deploy Bluebird satellites. The conversation also touches on strategic partnerships with telecom giants, revolutionizing internet access, and the exciting potential of the space economy.
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Large Objects in Space
- AST Space Mobile helps get large, usable objects into low-Earth orbit cheaply.
- Their satellites unfold to about 700 square feet, a size not easily launched.
Connecting to Space Internet
- AST Space Mobile's satellites communicate directly with cell phones using radio waves.
- A key patent allows phones to wait slightly longer for signals from the more distant satellites.
Video Calls from Space
- Wisniewski has successfully conducted video calls using the Bluebird satellites already.
- Broader rollout depends on achieving closer to 24/7 coverage.