# Deutsche Bank

Type: Company (DB)

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-17**: Successful launch of 3 satellites — AST SpaceMobile launches three satellites into orbit; stock surges 6%, directly refuting the bearish launch-execution thesis.
- **2026-06-02**: Barclays price target cut — Barclays follows with its own price target reduction, calling the risk-reward profile unattractive.
- **2026-06-01**: Deutsche Bank downgrade — Deutsche Bank cuts AST SpaceMobile to Hold from Buy and lowers its price target, citing launch delay risks.
- **2026-05-28**: Blue Origin test failure — A Blue Origin rocket test failure raises fears that AST's launch partner cannot deliver satellites on schedule.
- **2026-05-10**: BlueBird 7 failure — The BlueBird 7 satellite fails to reach its intended altitude and is deorbited, adding to execution concerns.
- **2026-05-07**: Earnings miss and stock plunge — AST reports Q1 2026 loss of $0.66 per share vs. $0.21–0.23 expected, revenue of $14.7M vs. ~$39M estimate. ASTS falls 13% the next day.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### AST SpaceMobile launches 3 satellites, shares climb 6% as launch-risk fears fade
2026-06-18 00:52:16 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

AST SpaceMobile successfully placed three satellites in orbit on June 17, 2026, a crucial milestone that silenced skeptics and gave its direct-to-device network a needed boost. The 6% stock rally reflects eased fears over Blue Origin's launch reliability and keeps the 2026 deployment target alive.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/ast-spacemobile-launch-3-satellites-stock-6pct-space

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