

REDRUM ๐ ฐ๏ธ
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@redrum_2001
D2D Telecom analyst. I run the AST SpaceMobile Podcast & the SpaceMob Store. Live in Sweden ๐ธ๐ช




$ASTS the administration has officially released its FY 2027 Budget Request today, headlined by a historic $1.5 trillion national defense ask. this request marks a significant shift toward space-based resilience, specifically funding initiatives like the 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield, which directly leverages the type of large-aperture LEO technology AST provides. relevant excerpt below: Investments โข Golden Dome. The Budget builds on a down payment made in the WFTC to robustly fund the defense of the United States through President Trumpโs Golden Dome for America missile defense system as outlined in Executive Order (E.O.) 14186, โThe Iron Dome for America.โ The Budget supports development of game-changing space-based missile defense sensors and interceptors, kinetic and non-kinetic missile defeat and defense capabilities, and enabling technologies for a layered, next-generation homeland missile defense system. By investing in a layered defense of the homeland from the Nationโs adversaries, this effort keeps Americans safe, while using innovative program management and acquisition approaches to prudently employ taxpayer dollars. โข Space. The Budget prioritizes funding to secure and defend Americaโs vital national and economic security interests in, from, and to space. Space investments encompass eforts in support of the Golden Dome for America, Americaโs launch infrastructure, and classified programs. whitehouse.gov/omb/informatioโฆ recall that ASTS has secured its status as a Prime Contractor for the USG, notably under the MDA SHIELD IDIQ and the SDA HALO programs. the are currently leveraging its in-orbit BlueBird constellation to validate 10 distinct use cases, spanning both tactical communications and 'non-comms' dual-use applications like advanced sensing and PNT. peace through strength ๐ช





















On track to my predicted 500 satellites by 2030.

Look what I found today filed to the ITU for $ASTS from the FCCโฆ. More shells, wonder who these are for? Filings now for up to 543 satellites from the 243. Adding 3 new shells.

$ASTS: "The war in Ukraine and the war in Iran have made us more important than ever" - Michael Pollack, EVP Government Operations, closing remarks at SATShow
