AST SpaceMobile plans 45 BlueBird satellites by year-end, eyeing $500M defense revenue in 2027.

AST SpaceMobile aims to deploy a global 4G/5G satellite network, targeting both commercial and defense sectors. The company expects to have about 45 BlueBird satellites in orbit by the end of the year, with a key SpaceX launch scheduled for June 17th. Defense contracts, particularly from the US government, could generate up to $500 million in revenue by 2027. The stock's short-term fair value is estimated at $160 per share, contingent on successful satellite deployment and operation.