The Journal of Space Commerce

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Space-Based Voice Calls Completed by AST Space Mobile

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Tom Patton
Apr 27, 2023
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The first-ever space-based voice calls, made directly to everyday unmodified smartphones using the BlueWalker 3 (“BW3”) satellite, have been demonstrated by AST Space Mobile. This is the first time anyone has ever achieved a direct voice connection from space to everyday cellular devices, demonstrating a significant advancement in AST SpaceMobile’s miss…

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