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Arstechnica

AST SpaceMobile is so desperate for launch they're building their own rocket

AST SpaceMobile is so desperate for launch they're building their own rocket

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AST SpaceMobile is developing its own rocket, called Blacklift, as it seeks more launch capacity. The company describes the vehicle as a way to significantly expand its total addressable market.

"The Blacklift rocket is the springboard to significantly expand our total addressable market."

Summary by Arstechnica

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