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Will SPACs Give Satellite D2D a Second Wind?
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SpaceNews reported that Astrum Space plans to go public via a SPAC transaction sized at $1 billion. The company targets direct-to-device satellite connectivity for smartphones and IoT devices. Recent direct-to-device activity includes Apple's partnership with Globalstar, SpaceX and T-Mobile's direct-to-cell efforts, and AST SpaceMobile and Lynk Global's carrier collaborations. Prior space SPACs such as Rocket Lab, Planet, Spire, BlackSky, Astra, and Momentus faced execution and revenue challenges that inform current investor scrutiny. Financing outcomes for Astrum will depend on SPAC redemptions, any PIPE financing, and contracted revenue. Regulatory factors include the SEC's 2024 SPAC rules and the FCC's supplemental coverage from space framework governing satellite and carrier collaboration.
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