AST SpaceMobile secured a new U.S. patent for thermal management technology designed for its large satellite arrays. The system uses heat pipes and specialized surfaces to protect sensitive electronics from extreme orbital temperature swings.
This development aims to enhance the reliability and lifespan of the company's space-based infrastructure. The patent bolsters the firm's intellectual property as it competes with Starlink in the direct-to-smartphone connectivity market.
ASTS shares rose 0.5% in premarket trading on Wednesday following the news. The patent lists CEO Abel Avellan and CTO Huiwen Yao as inventors.