SPACE INDEX
AST SpaceMobile logo AST SpaceMobile Operates a space-based cellular broadband network delivering 4G and 5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones via LEO satellites vs CubeSpace Space-proven ADCS systems, sensors, and actuators for spacecraft up to 1 ton CubeSpace logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
AST SpaceMobile CubeSpace
Founded 2017 2014
Headquarters Midland, Texas Stellenbosch, South Africa
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 613 65
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Satellite Manufacturing Satellite Components & Subsystems, Satellite Manufacturing, Space Software & Mission Tools
Products listed 5 7
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed Abel Avellan, Scott Wisniewski, Andrew Johnson
News mentions 1 11
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED
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How do AST SpaceMobile and CubeSpace compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Manufacturing. AST SpaceMobile was founded in 2017 and CubeSpace in 2014.
02

Which is larger, AST SpaceMobile or CubeSpace?

AST SpaceMobile reports the larger workforce, with 613 employees versus 65.

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