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AST SpaceMobile has been on a tear in 2025, but extensive runway remains as this satellite cellular phone technology company ramps up its commercialization efforts. Archer Aviation remains a top contender among "flying taxi" stocks, and could be just a few years away from its actual "liftoff moment.

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS stock) jumped roughly 6.5% Tuesday after the company confirmed an accelerated launch cadence for 2026 and disclosed a timely insider purchase. The developments signalled renewed confidence in its ambitious space-based cellular network.

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AST SpaceMobile stock (NASDAQ:ASTS) – a company that is developing a low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to deliver broadband directly to smartphones – has increased by nearly 20% in the past five trading days and is up over 260% year to date. Additionally, see Where Is Alphabet Stock Headed?

Transition from concept to industrial execution is underway, with production, launches, and contracts now driving the story. Business risk has shifted from technology viability to operational delivery and timing discipline. The model offers high convexity, limited downside visibility, and large upside tied to successful network build-out.

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Archer Aviation is developing electric aircraft and plans to launch commercial operations by next year. AST SpaceMobile provides cellular connectivity via satellites and has secured major contracts.