AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) are pursuing radically different strategies within the satellite communications market. One is focused on connecting ordinary smartphones from orbit, while the other is building a diversified space platform. Their ability to convert ambitious networks into recurring cash flow could determine which stock creates more long-term value.

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