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Globalstar

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commercialFounded 1991
www.globalstar.com
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Supply chain issues that had delayed production of Globalstar's legacy Spot GPS and messaging devices cleared up as of mid-April 2023.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarNarrative GeneralAug 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.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarNarrative FinancialAug 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.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarOrg RelationshipJun 16, 2023Rocket Lab Spacecraft Built for Varda Successfully Operating on Orbit

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

Mentioned as: GlobalstarOrg RelationshipJun 14, 2023Rocket Lab Spacecraft Built for Varda Space Industries Successfully Starts On Orbit Operations

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.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarOrg RelationshipJun 12, 2023Rocket Lab spacecraft built for Varda are successfully operating on-orbit

The first stage booster supporting the mission previously launched Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, Transporter-4, Transporter-5, Globalstar FM15, ISI EROS C-3, and three Starlink missions.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarNarrative GeneralApr 29, 2023SpaceX Starlink push successful

Apple launched a satellite-enabled SOS service using Globalstar’s network for the iPhone 14 in November.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarNarrative GeneralApr 12, 2023Inmarsat and MediaTek expand direct-to-device partnership

Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarNarrative GeneralMar 23, 2023Globalstar, Ovinto offer safe worldwide transport of hazardous gases thanks to satIoT

The Globalstar satellite system is recognized for its coverage, minimal latency, low power, and affordability.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarNarrative GeneralMar 23, 2023Globalstar, Ovinto offer safe worldwide transport of hazardous gases thanks to satIoT

The sensor devices maintain uninterrupted visibility of the Globalstar satellite network in LEO.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarTechnical ProductMar 23, 2023Globalstar, Ovinto offer safe worldwide transport of hazardous gases thanks to satIoT

Ovinto Sat is enabled by the Globalstar worldwide satellite fleet and includes multifunction sensors built around Globalstar’s STX3 chipset.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarNarrative GeneralMar 23, 2023Globalstar, Ovinto offer safe worldwide transport of hazardous gases thanks to satIoT

Apple is providing the $252,000,000 as a prepayment to use Globalstar's network to upgrade satellite services launched last year for Apple's latest iPhone.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarOrg RelationshipFeb 28, 2023Apple lends Globalstar $252 million for satellite-enabled iPhones

Globalstar selected MDA and Rocket Lab in February 2022 to supply an initial 17 satellites for launch by the end of 2025 under a contract worth $327,000,000.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarOrg RelationshipFeb 28, 2023Apple lends Globalstar $252 million for satellite-enabled iPhones

On 2023-02-28, Apple is lending Globalstar $252,000,000 to help cover upfront costs for replenishing Globalstar's low Earth orbit constellation.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarNarrative FinancialFeb 28, 2023Apple lends Globalstar $252 million for satellite-enabled iPhones

Globalstar plans to offer legacy services including connectivity for Internet of Things devices with the remaining 15% of its next-generation constellation capacity.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarNarrative PlanFeb 28, 2023Apple lends Globalstar $252 million for satellite-enabled iPhones

In January 2022, NearSpace Launch launched the Globalstar Experiment and Risk Reduction Satellite on a Virgin Galactic LauncherOne.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarNarrative GeneralFeb 20, 2023NSL unveils new Black Box

Sener Aerospace supplies components to commercial communications-satellite manufacturers and New Space constellation programs including Spainsat NG, Globalstar 0.002 kg, O3B, Iridium NEXT, OneWeb, and OneSat.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarOrg RelationshipFeb 1, 2023Sener Aerospace’s scanner mechanisms contracted for the Forum mission by ESA

Apple and Globalstar partnered to provide emergency SOS communications services on the iPhone 14.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarNarrative GeneralJan 18, 2023Despite tech reset, the space economy is here to stay

Companies seeking to provide direct-to-smartphone services from low Earth orbit include Apple with Globalstar, SpaceX in partnership with T-Mobile, AST SpaceMobile, Lynk Global, and Sateliot.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarOrg RelationshipJan 5, 2023Iridium and Qualcomm to bring satellite connectivity to smartphones this year

Iridium operates a 66-satellite constellation that cost $3,000,000,000 and is more advanced than Globalstar’s 24-satellite network.

Mentioned as: GlobalstarOrg RelationshipJan 3, 2023Iridium enters service agreement for direct-to-smartphone satellite service
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