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ASTS 8-K: Material agreement

AST SpaceMobile

Filed with the SEC on · accession 0001493152-26-050513

ASTS filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 6, 2026. AST SpaceMobile announced it will build its own 20-ton reusable rocket, Blacklift, using Miranda and Vira engines licensed from Firefly Aerospace, to deploy up to five BlueBird satellites per launch starting in late 2028. The stock moved +7.1% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

AST SpaceMobile announced it will build its own 20-ton reusable rocket, Blacklift, using Miranda and Vira engines licensed from Firefly Aerospace, to deploy up to five BlueBird satellites per launch starting in late 2028. The company will pay approximately $800 million upfront ($400 million cash plus 10-14 million Class A shares) for the perpetual engine license, $250 million for engines for the first three rockets, and $250 million over three years for engineering services.

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Key details

Upfront consideration for perpetual license to manufacture Miranda and Vira engines$800.0M
Cash portion of upfront license consideration$400.0M
Stock portion of upfront license consideration (10-14 million Class A shares)$0
Payment for delivery of engines for first three rocket launches$250.0M
Payment over three-year period for engineering support services$250.0M
Issuer/company building blacklift rocketAST SpaceMobile, Inc.
Engine supplier and licensor (nasdaq: fly)Firefly Aerospace
Founder, chairman, and ceo of ast spacemobileAbel Avellan
Ceo of firefly aerospaceJason Kim
President of ast spacemobileScott Wisniewski

How ASTS stock reacted

Close before

$30.20

Nov 5, 2026

First close after

+7.05%

$32.33

5 trading days

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Frequently asked questions

What did ASTS file with the SEC on Nov 6, 2026?

ASTS filed a 8-K (Material agreement). AST SpaceMobile announced it will build its own 20-ton reusable rocket, Blacklift, using Miranda and Vira engines licensed from Firefly Aerospace, to deploy up to five BlueBird satellites per launch starting in late 2028. The company will pay approximately $800 million upfront ($400 million cash plus 10-14 million Class A shares) for the perpetual engine license, $250 million for engines for the first three rockets, and $250 million over three years for engineering services.

What does a material agreement mean for ASTS stock?

A contract important enough that investors need to know about it — a big customer contract, a loan, a merger agreement or a partnership.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did ASTS stock react to this filing?

ASTS closed at $30.20 before the filing and $32.33 on Nov 6, 2026 (+7.05%).

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