**Name:** Globalstar
**Website:** https://www.globalstar.com/en-us
>[!summary]
Globalstar operates a **Low Earth Orbit (LEO)** satellite constellation delivering **mobile satellite voice and data services**. The company supports **IoT connectivity, personal communication, asset tracking, and emergency response** for industries such as agriculture, energy, transportation, and government. Globalstar's network provides coverage in remote and underserved areas globally, enabling reliable two-way communication and real-time data transmission.
## 🛰️ Space Systems
### Globalstar M104 - 120 (Globalstar-3)
The Globalstar global mobile communications network offers global, digital real time voice, data and fax via a constellation minisatellites. The constellation operates in a 1410 km orbit inclined at 52 degrees. In early 2022, Globalstar contracted with MDA for the construction of 17 new satellites to replenish the existing constellation. There are also nine options for additional satellites. MDA partnered with Rocket Lab, who will build the satellite busses and launch dispensers.
| Mass | 500 kg |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| Lifetime | 15 years |
| Orbit | 1410 km \| 52° |
| Frequency | C-band, 16 cells L-band, 16 cells S-band |
| Data Transfer | Up to 9600 bps |
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## 🌍 Missions
- [[Globalstar (MDA) Satellite Buses]]
## 📰 News
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| File | Published |
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| [[News/Rocket Lab Selected by MDA to Deliver Satellite Operations Control Center for Globalstar Constellation.md\|Rocket Lab Selected by MDA to Deliver Satellite Operations Control Center for Globalstar Constellation]] | November 09, 2022 |
| [[News/Rocket Lab Selected by MDA to Design and Build Spacecraft for Globalstar.md\|Rocket Lab Selected by MDA to Design and Build Spacecraft for Globalstar]] | February 24, 2022 |
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