Key facts
- US Space Development Agency highlighted a February Track 2 award to AST Spacemobile.
- The award demonstrates the use of commercial platforms for tactical communication efforts.
The US Space Development Agency (SDA) is responsible for developing and demonstrating advanced space-based technologies to support national security. AST Spacemobile is building a space-based cellular broadband network. This award signifies a step towards integrating commercial space capabilities into tactical military communications.