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Anpanman - WAKE N BAKE - Let's run it back and discuss BB6 Unfolding
Anpanman explores the monumental success of the Bluebird 6 unfolding, characterizing it as the ultimate de-risking event for the AST SpaceMobile constellation. This 2,400 square foot phased array represents the largest commercial communications system in low-Earth orbit, proving that the vision Abel Avellan championed is not only possible but operational. The episode contrasts this success with historical industry skepticism, specifically addressing past claims that such massive antennas would be impossible to deploy and test.
Detailed engineering insights reveal why the company shifted to…
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