AST SpaceMobile Uses Three Different Rocket Companies to Avoid Past Mistakes

AST SpaceMobile split its satellite launches across SpaceX, Blue Origin, and ISRO in November 2024. This matters because satellite companies that relied on a single launch provider—like Iridium in the 1990s—were held hostage to price hikes and schedule delays. Spreading launches across three competitors gives AST negotiating power and protects it if one provider hits trouble.