AST SpaceMobile is developing the world’s first global cellular broadband network that directly connects to everyday smartphones, ensuring constant cell signal availability worldwide. The company achieved a historic milestone in April 2023 by completing the first two-way phone call via space on an unmodified cell phone using its low Earth orbit satellite, Blue Walker 3. With partnerships with major telecom players like AT&T and Verizon, AST SpaceMobile aims to provide approximately 2.8 billion people worldwide access to its innovative satellite network, which focuses on direct-to-cell service and offers impressive data capacity and manufacturing capabilities.
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Skydiver dies after her parachute hit another jumper’s gear while approaching airport in Georgia
An experienced skydiver, Jasmine Black, 48, died after her main parachute collided with another jumper's gear at Thomaston Upson County Airport in Georgia, causing her emergency chute to fail to deploy. Despite having over 160 jumps, the low altitude of the incident prevented a successful cutaway maneuver, leading to her tragic death, which is under investigation by the authorities. Need More Context? 🔎
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