"AST SpaceMobile has launched six of its BlueBird satellites into low Earth orbit, with plans to have 60 more in orbit by the end of 2026. The goal is to deliver the world's first satellite-based cellular 4G/5G broadband to unmodified smartphones, soaring past the technological limitations that have kept reliable high-speed cellular delivered through other means from reaching nearly half the world's population. Under Avellan's leadership, the company has signed more than 50 wireless providers as strategic partners and raised $2 billion-plus from investors such as AT&T, Google, Rakuten, Verizon, and Vodafone."
"Rare earth materials such as neodymium and dysprosium are critical to everything from consumer electronics to data centers to energy production. But mining them is saddled with issues relating to geopolitics (China dominates the market), human rights, and climate change. Cyclic Materials CEO and cofounder Ahmad Ghahreman oversaw the invention of CC360, a process that recycles these materials-99% of which currently go to landfill-from disk drives. Among those working to help the company commercialize its technology are Amazon, BMW, Hitachi, and Microsoft, all of which participated in its $55 million Series B funding round."
AST SpaceMobile has launched six BlueBird satellites into low Earth orbit and plans 60 more by the end of 2026 to deliver satellite-based cellular 4G/5G broadband to unmodified smartphones. The company has signed more than 50 wireless providers as strategic partners and raised over $2 billion from investors including AT&T, Google, Rakuten, Verizon, and Vodafone. Cyclic Materials invented CC360 to recycle rare earths such as neodymium and dysprosium from disk drives, addressing geopolitics, human rights, and climate issues tied to mining; Amazon, BMW, Hitachi, and Microsoft supported its $55 million Series B. Amy Gilliland leads an $8.5 billion unit applying AI to defend against missiles and drones.
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