AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returnsAST SpaceMobileAST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returns
New York, Jan 15, 2026, 15:32 EST — Regular session AST SpaceMobile, Inc. shares climbed roughly 7% Thursday, hitting an intraday peak of $104.74 before slipping back to $101.86 late in the session. The stock swung within a $12 range, showing just how volatile it can be when momentum kicks in. The shift is crucial as AST aims to move beyond a one-off satellite launch toward a steady cadence. Traders have reacted sharply to every timeline update. The stock remains a volatile wager on whether “satellite-to-phone” service—connecting satellites directly to regular smartphones—can grow quickly enough to support its current valuation.