orbital

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The startup is continuing to develop and test its underlying technology, with plans to conduct an initial orbital demonstration in 2028.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

The holdings include manufacturers of semiconductors used to handle AI data and companies involved with launching satellites and managing orbital communications.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

In his email, the 43-year-old noted that it took some time to take the photograph as he had to wait for the right orbital trajectory - and a clear day of British weather.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

What’s Next: While AST SpaceMobile currently has six satellites in orbit, it is targeting approximately 45 orbital satellites by the end of 2026 to offer a commercial service in northern latitudes.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

That wasn’t exactly a confidence builder for the man preparing to ride it into orbit, but it was the more powerful Atlas that would be required to accelerate the Mercury capsule to orbital velocity.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly