AST SpaceMobile pushes own reusable rocket, two-year timeline doubted

AST SpaceMobile executives assert they can develop a reusable launch vehicle within two years, a claim met with industry skepticism. The company, primarily a satellite direct-to-cell provider, is diversifying into launch, but the timeline is widely seen as unrealistic. This matters as it could signal a shift in the space industry's vertical integration trend, though the feasibility remains highly uncertain.

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