# Hennessy Funds - AST SpaceMobile: Transforming How the World Connects

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Podcast: [AST SpaceMobile Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ast-spacemobile-podcast-7446851)
Published: 2026-05-19T10:21:31+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spacemob/episodes/Hennessy-Funds---AST-SpaceMobile-Transforming-How-the-World-Connects-e3jj7sn
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## Resource

Hennessy Funds explores the transformative potential of AST SpaceMobile, the first and only space-based cellular broadband network designed for standard smartphones. This episode breaks down the company's bold mission to provide uninterrupted coverage to the billions of people currently facing connectivity gaps, backed by strategic partners like AT&T, Verizon, and Google. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the critical role of AST SpaceMobile in national defense. As ground-based radars become increasingly vulnerable to modern missile threats, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency is looking to the stars. Hennessy Funds explains how AST SpaceMobile's involvement in the Shield program and the Golden Dome strategy provides a resilient, space-based layer of protection for allied forces. The competitive landscape is also analyzed in detail, specifically comparing AST SpaceMobile's technology to Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper. While competitors are often limited to text-only services or require specialized hardware, AST SpaceMobile's unique integration into the core networks of mobile operators allows for a seamless broadband experience. This technological moat is a key differentiator as the industry moves toward broad consumer adoption. Operational updates provide a look into the production facilities in Midland, Texas, and the launch schedule at Cape Canaveral. Despite the challenges of space flight and launch vehicle failures, AST SpaceMobile is ramping up production to six satellites per month. Hennessy Funds details the path to achieving continuous service in the U.S. and major international markets by the end of the decade. Finally, the episode examines the massive financial opportunity within the government and first responder sectors. With estimat…

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