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AST SpaceMobile's Abel Avellan Appointed Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced the appointment of its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Abel Avellan, as a Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.

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  • AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced the appointment of its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Abel Avellan, as a Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
  • Under Avellan’s leadership, AST SpaceMobile has been at the forefront of technological innovation in developing the groundbreaking space-based cellular broadband network that is intended to offer direct broadband access to everyday smartphones.
  • “Being appointed to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission is a privilege and an honor.
  • The ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development's mission for 2030 is centered on leveraging broadband technology to catalyze global progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

AST SpaceMobile Expands Management Team with Key New Hires

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210504005794/en/\nBrian Heller has joined as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of AST SpaceMobile.

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210504005794/en/\nBrian Heller has joined as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of AST SpaceMobile.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)\n\xe2\x80\x9cI am delighted to welcome such talented individuals to the AST SpaceMobile team,\xe2\x80\x9d said Abel Avellan, Chairman and CEO of AST SpaceMobile.
  • Mr. Heller brings over 20 years of public company experience to AST SpaceMobile.
  • AST SpaceMobile cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

AST & Science LLC to Become Public Company Through Combination with New Providence Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: NPA, NPAUU and NPAWW)

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Abel Avellan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AST SpaceMobile, will continue to lead the business post-transaction.

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  • Abel Avellan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AST SpaceMobile, will continue to lead the business post-transaction.
  • AST SpaceMobile and New Providence have secured a commitment for a $230 million private placement investment ("PIPE") to be consummated at the closing of the transaction.
  • "Facing an extraordinary market opportunity, we believe AST SpaceMobile is poised for sustained growth as it executes its commercialization plan and ultimate expansion across the globe."
  • The cash proceeds are expected to be used to fund phase one of the commercial launch of AST SpaceMobile's space assets.

Cisneros Backed Space Tech Venture AST & Science Positioned to Transform the Global Mobile Telecoms Market

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

It was a natural decision for us to subscribe to AST's mission, it's in our DNA," said Adriana Cisneros, CEO of Cisneros.

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  • It was a natural decision for us to subscribe to AST's mission, it's in our DNA," said Adriana Cisneros, CEO of Cisneros.
  • Through SpaceMobile, AST & Science will offer 4G and 5G services to global partners without the need for any specialized hardware.
  • Founded by prominent space entrepreneur Abel Avellan, AST & Science is a leading satellite service provider with a broad patent portfolio of space technologies.
  • "We're honored to be backed by many like-minded companies who share our passion for space technology and global connectivity.