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Globalstar

completedLaunch 2007-020
Launched 5/29/2007LEOService COSat LEO OD
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Payloads
Assets deployed on this mission, enriched from spacecraft records.
4 payloads
Globalstar M065
retired
Communications
LEO
Globalstar
Globalstar M069
retired
CommunicationsLEOGlobalstar
Globalstar M071
retired
CommunicationsLEOGlobalstar
Globalstar M072
retired
CommunicationsLEOGlobalstar
Launch Details
Launch Date
5/29/2007
Launch ID
2007-020
Launch Profile
Sat LEO OD
Service Type
CO
Orbit
LEO
Launch Stack
Operator
Starsem
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-FG Fregat
Launch Site
Ploshchadka 31 PU 17P32-6, GIK-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan
Payload Summary
Payload Count
4
Constellations
1
Payload Status
retired 4
Payload Mission Types
Communications 4
Track
Mentions
507
All verified mentions of this mission in source documents.

Globalstar’s manufacturing contract with MDA includes an option for up to nine additional satellites at $11,400,000 each.

RelationshipsFinancialPlanValue 4.4Sep 1, 2023Globalstar picks SpaceX to refresh LEO constellation

Globalstar will pay a total $64,000,000 to launch the first set of satellites ordered from MDA.

RelationshipsFinancialPlanValue 4.4Sep 1, 2023Globalstar picks SpaceX to refresh LEO constellation

SpaceX is seeking regulatory permission in the United States for additional spectrum that could be used for a mobile Starlink satellite service, including frequencies in the 1.6 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands used by Globalstar.

LegalValue 4.3Sep 1, 2023Globalstar picks SpaceX to refresh LEO constellation

Globalstar contracted SpaceX to launch Apple-backed satellites in 2025 to replenish its low Earth orbit connectivity constellation.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Sep 1, 2023Globalstar picks SpaceX to refresh LEO constellation

MDA is using Rocket Lab to supply chassis for the spacecraft ordered by Globalstar.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Sep 1, 2023Globalstar picks SpaceX to refresh LEO constellation

Globalstar’s $327,000,000 contract with MDA covered 17 satellites with deliveries anticipated in 2025.

RelationshipsPlanFinancialValue 4.8Sep 1, 2023Globalstar picks SpaceX to refresh LEO constellation

Globalstar reached 0.44 million satellite IoT subscribers by the end of Q4-2022.

GrowthFinancialValue 3.5Aug 30, 2023Sweden’s Berg Insight’s 2027 forecast — satellite IoT subscribers to reach 23.9 million

Tamer Kadous, Vice President of Wireless, and Daaman Hejmadi, Vice President of Engineering, accepted employment offers from Globalstar and are expected to join after completing a transition period with XCOM.

GovernanceValue 3.6Aug 29, 2023Globalstar appoints CEO + agrees to license XCOM Labs tech

Mark O’Connell, General Manager of Globalstar EMEA and APAC, stated that satellite communication is the only reliable way to transport hazardous materials over areas without GSM signal.

GeneralValue 2.0Aug 25, 2023INEOS Oxide deploying Globalstar and Ovinto satIoT tech for safe delivery of highly explosive chemicals

Globalstar satellite communication at the heart of Ovinto Sat enables INEOS Oxide to know the exact location and status of every tank and rail car in real time.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Aug 25, 2023INEOS Oxide deploying Globalstar and Ovinto satIoT tech for safe delivery of highly explosive chemicals

Ovinto Sat is built around Globalstar’s STX3 chipset, the smallest satellite transmitter of its kind on the market.

CapabilityValue 3.8Aug 25, 2023INEOS Oxide deploying Globalstar and Ovinto satIoT tech for safe delivery of highly explosive chemicals

Globalstar selected MDA to build its Apple-backed third-generation LEO satellites within the past 18 months.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Aug 11, 2023Telesat’s initial LEO constellation fully funded after manufacturer switch

Globalstar plans to begin beta two-way IoT services with key customers later in 2023.

PlanGeneralValue 3.5Aug 4, 2023Apple-backed Globalstar’s revenue jump underlines IoT opportunity

Globalstar's adjusted EBITDA increased 86% year-on-year to $27,000,000 for the quarter.

FinancialGeneralValue 4.0Aug 4, 2023Apple-backed Globalstar’s revenue jump underlines IoT opportunity

Globalstar's previous 2023 revenue guidance was $185,000,000 to $230,000,000.

FinancialValue 4.0Aug 4, 2023Apple-backed Globalstar’s revenue jump underlines IoT opportunity

Globalstar's commercial IoT business generated $9,000,000 in the quarter, a 33% increase year-on-year.

FinancialGrowthValue 4.2Aug 4, 2023Apple-backed Globalstar’s revenue jump underlines IoT opportunity

Apple is funding 17 satellites to replenish Globalstar's low Earth orbit fleet in return for taking 85% of those satellites' capacity for its emergency messaging needs.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.5Aug 4, 2023Apple-backed Globalstar’s revenue jump underlines IoT opportunity

Globalstar expects 2023 revenue of $200,000,000 to $230 million, representing 35% to 55% growth over 2022.

FinancialGrowthValue 5.0Aug 4, 2023Apple-backed Globalstar’s revenue jump underlines IoT opportunity

Rocket Lab has a $143,000,000 subcontract from MDA to lead the design and manufacture of 17 spacecraft buses for Globalstar’s new Low Earth Orbit satellites.

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityPlanValue 5.0Jun 16, 2023

Rocket Lab is leading the design and manufacture of 17 spacecraft buses for Globalstar under a $143,000,000 subcontract from MDA.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.6Jun 14, 2023Rocket Lab Spacecraft Built for Varda Space Industries Successfully Starts On Orbit Operations
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Rocket Lab Spacecraft Built for Varda Successfully Operating on Orbit