Globalstar has announced the successful launch and deployment of all eight of its latest satellites, marking another step in the expansion of the company’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
Following the launch, all eight satellites were successfully dispensed from the launch vehicle and reached their intended orbital planes. Globalstar’s Satellite Operations Command Center established communications with each spacecraft, and all satellites are currently under the company’s command and control.
Initial health assessments indicate that the satellites are performing as expected. Globalstar engineers are continuing to monitor the spacecraft as they progress through early orbit operations.
“The successful launch and deployment of these satellites is an important milestone for Globalstar and our customers around the world,” said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, Globalstar CEO. “With all satellites safely in their intended orbital planes and under our command and control, we are pleased with the mission’s progress and are now focused on completing early orbit operations for the satellites to provide additional resiliency across our network.”
The newly launched satellites will now undergo a series of commissioning activities, including comprehensive system testing and calibration, before being integrated into Globalstar’s operational constellation.
These activities are intended to verify satellite performance and confirm that the spacecraft meet Globalstar’s operational standards before entering commercial service.
Globalstar said it will provide additional updates on the commissioning process and the satellites’ entry into operational service as key milestones are achieved.
