With reference to satellite communications, consider the following statements:

AST SpaceMobile's Bluebird satellite will be the first to connect directly to ordinary smartphones.

The Bluebird satellite will operate in geostationary orbit.

AST SpaceMobile's technology allows voice calls without the need for special handsets.

The Bluebird satellite's antenna size is comparable to that of a standard bus.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Question

AST SpaceMobile's Bluebird satellite will be the first to connect directly to ordinary smartphones: This is correct. It is designed to allow direct connection to standard smartphones.
The Bluebird satellite will operate in geostationary orbit: This is incorrect. It operates in low Earth orbit (LEO), not geostationary orbit.
AST SpaceMobile's technology allows voice calls without the need for special handsets: This is correct. Users can use their existing smartphones for calls.
The Bluebird satellite's antenna size is comparable to that of a standard bus: This is incorrect. Its antenna is much larger, approximately half the size of a football field.

Thus, two statements are correct.

GKToday Admin · Accepted Answer

Only two

AST SpaceMobile's Bluebird satellite will be the first to connect directly to ordinary smartphones: This is correct. It is designed to allow direct connection to standard smartphones.
The Bluebird satellite will operate in geostationary orbit: This is incorrect. It operates in low Earth orbit (LEO), not geostationary orbit.
AST SpaceMobile's technology allows voice calls without the need for special handsets: This is correct. Users can use their existing smartphones for calls.
The Bluebird satellite's antenna size is comparable to that of a standard bus: This is incorrect. Its antenna is much larger, approximately half the size of a football field.

Thus, two statements are correct.

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