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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 Hubble Network Operates a satellite and terrestrial network enabling any standard Bluetooth chip to transmit location and sensor data globally without cellular infrastructure. Hubble Network logo
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AST SpaceMobile Hubble Network
Founded 2017 2021
Headquarters Midland, Texas, USA Seattle, Washington, USA
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 613 51
Total funding $100M
Latest round Series B
Sectors Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Satellite Manufacturing Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks
Products listed 5 3
Federal contracts
Launches
Leaders listed Abel Avellan, Scott Wisniewski, Andrew Johnson Alex Haro, Ben Wild, Josh Barnes
News mentions 1 0
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FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do AST SpaceMobile and Hubble Network compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks. AST SpaceMobile was founded in 2017 and Hubble Network in 2021.

Which is larger, AST SpaceMobile or Hubble Network?

AST SpaceMobile reports the larger workforce, with 613 employees versus 51.

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