Globalstar Inc., a global leader in satellite-powered innovation, announced the successful launch of the FM-15 spare satellite from Cape Canaveral's Kennedy Space Center. Thales Alenia Space manufactured and stored FM-15, Globalstar's second-generation constellation's 25th and final satellite. The satellite is expected to remain in orbit as a spare and will only be raised to operational orbit if necessary.
SpaceX confirmed that the upper stage of the Falcon 9 rocket perfectly injected the satellite into its planned low earth orbit. Globalstar has begun initial in-orbit testing, and the satellite is currently operational.
We are pleased to achieve launch success together with SpaceX and would like to extend a profound thank you to the team at Thales Alenia Space for successfully manufacturing, storing and then readying the satellite for launch, This latest satellite, which will serve as an in-orbit spare, plays a crucial role in our continued growth plans prior to the launch of additional satellites procured from MDA and Rocket Lab which are expected to launch in 2025.”
David Kangan.
The satellite addition is designed to further support Globalstar's data products and services, including its legacy Duplex, SPOT retail consumer and Commercial loT. In addition, the launch reinforces Globalstar's commitment to providing users around the world with continuous connectivity.
About Globalstar, Inc.
In 2007, Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger. As a result, Globalstar now reliably connects and protects assets, transmits critical operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrial companies, and government agencies in over 120 countries by leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Globalstar's cost-effective satellite-powered innovations provide users with visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies, with a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modules, and cloud-based telematics solutions.