Key Takeaways AST SpaceMobile satellites support direct mobile communication for defense operations.BlueBird LEO satellites provide coverage in remote, maritime, or disaster-hit areas.ASTS holds multiple U.S. defense contracts, integrating its network into military comms.AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ((ASTS) satellites can support future defense needs by enabling direct satellite communication on regular mobile phones without special equipment. Its BlueBird LEO satellites provide wide coverage, helping defense forc ...