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Globalstar

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Globalstar plans to deploy more than 15 new feeder link earth station antennas within the United States and its territories to support the C-3 system.

NARRATIVE GROWTH1/1/2026Globalstar Briefs FCC on $1B C-3 Network, Readies Legal Challenge to SpaceX

Globalstar reported record revenue of $73.8 million in Q3 2025, consisting of $69.6 million in service revenue and $4.2 million in subscriber equipment sales.

NARRATIVE GENERAL11/7/2025Latest News

MDA Space is delayed in delivering Globalstar’s constellation refresh, pushing the first launch to 2026.

NARRATIVE GENERAL11/7/2025Latest News

After Apple agreed in 2022 to cover most of the costs to replenish Globalstar’s constellation, Globalstar awarded MDA a $327,000,000 contract to build 17 satellites.

NARRATIVE GENERAL11/1/2024Globalstar soars on Apple’s $1.7 billion satellite investment

Apple and Globalstar already offer emergency SOS services and plan to expand their offering after Globalstar places additional satellites into orbit in 2025.

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

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL8/4/2023Apple-backed Globalstar’s revenue jump underlines IoT opportunity

Rocket Lab is developing a growing list of complete satellites that includes a $143,000,000 subcontract from MDA to lead the design and manufacture of 17 spacecraft buses for Globalstar’s new LEO satellites.

NARRATIVE GENERAL6/12/2023Rocket Lab spacecraft built for Varda are successfully operating on-orbit

Apple plans to invest $450,000,000 to upgrade Globalstar’s network.

NARRATIVE GROWTH11/16/2022Apple bringing SOS via satellite services to Europe in December

Globalstar reported $124,300,000 in revenue in 2021 and expects revenue of between $185,000,000 and $230,000,000 in 2023 with a further 35% increase by 2026.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL9/8/2022Apple to be largest user of Globalstar’s satellite network for iPhone messaging

Apple partnered with Globalstar on 2022-09-07 to provide satellite messaging services for new iPhones and become Globalstar’s biggest customer.

NARRATIVE GENERAL9/8/2022Apple to be largest user of Globalstar’s satellite network for iPhone messaging

Globalstar describes Integrity 150 as delivering long-lasting, no-maintenance ownership and offering industry-leading low-power design with the longest battery and shelf life available.

NARRATIVE GENERAL6/27/2022An advanced edge platform for satellite tracking + telematics data introduced by Globalstar

On 2022-02-24, Globalstar selected MDA and Rocket Lab to supply 17 satellites to replenish its constellation after a potential customer agreed to fund most of the $327,000,000 project.

NARRATIVE GENERAL5/9/2022Globalstar agrees terms with “global customer” for terrestrial connectivity

Globalstar has not disclosed the identity of the financial backer funding most of the $327,000,000 satellite replenishment project.

NARRATIVE GENERAL5/9/2022Globalstar agrees terms with “global customer” for terrestrial connectivity

Globalstar recorded revenue of $124,300,000 for 2021 and a net loss of $112,600,000 for 2021.

NARRATIVE FINANCIAL2/24/2022Globalstar selects MDA and Rocket Lab for new satellites