SPACE INDEX COMPANIES INSIGHTS SECTORS PRODUCTS NEWS BLOG ANSWERS RESEARCH ABOUT FOR COMPANIES BUILD / 2026.06.03
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 GITAI Develops space robotic systems for in-orbit servicing, satellite assembly, and lunar infrastructure construction GITAI logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
AST SpaceMobile GITAI
Founded 2017 2016
Headquarters Midland, Texas, USA Torrance, California, USA
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 613 31
Total funding $81.5M
Latest round Series B
Sectors Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Satellite Manufacturing In-Orbit Servicing & Assembly, Lunar Services, Satellite Manufacturing
Products listed 5 8
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed Abel Avellan, Scott Wisniewski, Andrew Johnson Sho Nakanose, Toyotaka Kozuki, Yuto Nakanishi
News mentions 1 9
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do AST SpaceMobile and GITAI compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Manufacturing. AST SpaceMobile was founded in 2017 and GITAI in 2016.

Which is larger, AST SpaceMobile or GITAI?

AST SpaceMobile reports the larger workforce, with 613 employees versus 31.

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