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ASTS directional thesis

AST's satellite got dumped into the wrong orbit and has to be deorbited, but the loss is covered by insurance and the stock already clawed back most of its drop.

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“AST said the satellite's altitude was too low to sustain operations and that it will be taken out of orbit. The cost is expected to be covered under its insurance policy.”
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