Amazon, Iridium, Globalstar, and Telesat launched the SpaceConnect Association in Washington, D.C. on June 24, 2026.
Amazon, Iridium, Telesat, and Globalstar formed the SpaceConnect Association.
SpaceX and Globalstar asked the FCC to reject Sateliot’s petition for reconsideration.
SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, and Globalstar have the long-term confidence to launch massive, expensive satellite constellations under the FCC's current policy approach.
The FCC’s current spectrum policy favors facilities-based direct-to-device operators such as SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, and Globalstar.
SpaceX and Globalstar argued that the FCC’s small-satellite framework was not intended to give newcomers access to exclusive spectrum blocks.
SpaceX sought FCC approval for its Gen2 Starlink satellites to operate in Globalstar's 1.6/2.4 GHz Big LEO bands.
SpaceX and Globalstar warned that uncoordinated secondary operators would compromise the long-term capital investments of primary licensees.
SpaceX and Globalstar argued that the FCC's small-satellite framework was not intended to give newcomers access to exclusive spectrum blocks.
The FCC rejected SpaceX’s request to use Globalstar’s 1.6/2.4 GHz Big LEO bands.
SpaceX and Globalstar filed objections with the FCC to Sateliot's petition for reconsideration.
SpaceX had sought FCC approval for Gen2 Starlink satellites to operate in Globalstar’s 1.6/2.4 GHz Big LEO bands.
SpaceX and Globalstar warned that uncoordinated secondary operators in heavy-traffic spectrum bands would undermine network reliability and signal capacity.
The FCC rejected SpaceX's request to use Globalstar's 1.6/2.4 GHz Big LEO bands.
Amazon acquired Globalstar for $11.57 billion in April 2026.
Amazon acquired Globalstar’s licensed spectrum bands and global network infrastructure in the transaction.
Amazon and Globalstar reached a definitive merger agreement in April 2026.
Globalstar powers Apple’s iPhone emergency SOS functionality.
Globalstar’s first-quarter 2026 revenue rose 17% to $70 million.
Globalstar’s revenue rose 17% in the first quarter of 2026 to $70 million.