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AST SpaceMobile Stock Zooms Higher Amid Satellite Constellation Launch and Government Validation

AST SpaceMobile Shares Soar 15% on Pentagon Deal, SHIELD Contract Awarded

AST SpaceMobile shares surge 14.69% after-hours after securing prime contract on U.S. Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Program.

AST SpaceMobile shares rise 6.57% after-hours on securing prime contract for U.S. missile defense SHIELD program.

AST SpaceMobile: Bollinger Bands Narrowing, KDJ Death Cross on 15-minute chart.

Catalyst<ul> <li>A strong bullish pattern known as the Piercing Pattern appeared on January 14, suggesting a potential upward reversal in ASTS.</li></ul>Risk<ul> <li>Fund flow analysis indicates a negative trend across all order sizes, signaling potential selling pressure on ASTS.</li> <li>Analyst ratings are split, with one firm maintaining a Strong Sell rating, reflecting valuation concerns.</li></ul>

Key Factors

AST SpaceMobile was awarded a prime IDIQ contract for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD program, granting it eligibility to bid on future task orders for missile defense systems.AST SpaceMobile's stock surged 14.34% following the SHIELD contract announcement, driven by validation of its dual-use satellite technology for defense applications.The SHIELD contract positions AST SpaceMobile to compete for research, development, and operations contracts under the Pentagon's Golden Dome strategy, expanding its revenue visibility beyond commercial broadband.AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 6 satellite launched successfully, marking progress in its satellite constellation deployment plan to deliver 4G/5G broadband directly to smartphones.AST SpaceMobile plans to deploy between 45 and 60 satellites by the end of 2026, advancing its mission to build a space-based cellular broadband network.

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