StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 6 November 2026•Updated 6 November 2026•
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AST SpaceMobile’s $1.3B Deal Includes Engines for New Blacklift Rocket
Key Facts
1AST SpaceMobile signed a $1.3 billion agreement with Firefly Aerospace to secure its own rocket launches.
AST SpaceMobile's $1.3 billion agreement with Firefly Aerospace includes the supply of engines for the company's new Blacklift rocket. FourWeekMBA reported that the deal is structured to secure dedicated launch capacity for the deployment of its satellite constellation and space-based cellular broadband network.
ASTS closed at $30.2 on November 5, 2026, having traded between a session low of $28.98 and a high of $35.06. By developing the Blacklift rocket and securing its engine supply, the company aims to reduce dependency on third-party launch schedules as it scales its global infrastructure.