A Texas-based satellite manufacturer, AST SpaceMobile, reported on Tuesday, April 25, that it had successfully routed an audio call between two standards smartphones through its BlueWalker 3 satellite in low Earth orbit.
- The development could enhance global cellular connectivity in remote areas lacking access to cell towers.
- AST SpaceMobile says this is "the first time anyone has ever achieved a direct voice connection from space to everyday cellular devices."