Go for launch - Globalstar Announces Successful Second Launch of Six New Satellites
Designed to restore industry leading mobile satellite voice and duplex data services.
Covington, LA. -- (July 13, 2011) - Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments, and consumers today announced that six new second-generation Globalstar satellites were successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, using the Soyuz launch vehicle.
Go for launch - Globalstar Announced Launch Date for Six New
Second-Generation Satellites
Fueling of satellites and mating with the upper stage dispenser of the Soyuz launch vehicle now complete.
Covington, LA. -- (June 22, 2011) - Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, government, and recreational consumers today announced that the second launch of six new Globalstar satellites is scheduled for July 11, 2011 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Company also announced that engineers and technicians from launch services provider Arianespace and satellite manufacturer Thales Alenia Space have completed fueling of the satellites and all six spacecraft have now been mated to the upper stage dispenser of the Soyuz launch vehicle.
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Globalstar Prepares Six New Second-Generation Satellites for July Launch
Satellites now undergoing pre launch testing and integration in
preparation for launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome
Covington, LA , June 08 2011 - Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, government, and recreational consumers today announced that six new Globalstar satellites are now being prepared for the second launch of the Company's secondgeneration satellite constellation.
Engineers and technicians from launch services provider Arianespace and satellite manufacturer Thales Alenia Space have begun the necessary testing and integration process in preparation for a July liftoff using the highly reliable Soyuz launch vehicle. Later this year Globalstar plans to conduct two additional launches of six satellites per launch also using the Soyuz. In October 2010 the same launch vehicle was used to successfully launch six new Globalstar second-generation satellites.
Boeing to provide system integration and testing support for next-generation Iridium Satellite Network
SPRINGFIELD, Va., June 9, 2011 - The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today that it has received a contract from Thales Alenia Space to provide system integration and testing support for Iridium NEXT. Iridium NEXT is the next-generation satellite constellation being designed, built and launched by Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM). Thales Alenia is the prime contractor for Iridium NEXT.
This long-term contract, extending through 2017, allows Boeing to continue its strong partnerships with both Thales Alenia and Iridium. In July 2010, Iridium also announced that it extended its long-term relationship with Boeing for satellite network operations support for the current Iridium constellation as well as Iridium NEXT.
_____________________________________________________________________Globalstar Announces Launch Schedule for New Satellites
Covington, LA., Feb. 09, 2011
- Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, government, and consumers today announced information regarding the launch of its new second-generation satellites. Globalstar expects to conduct the next launch of six satellites in May plus two additional launches of six satellites per launch within 60-90 days following the previous launch. All three launches will utilize the highly reliable Soyuz launch vehicle and each will be conducted from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. In October Globalstar successfully launched six new second-generation using the Soyuz.
Iridium Concludes Financing for Iridium NEXT
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 28, 2010 - Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) today announced that it has successfully closed the financing facility for its next generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. The facility is provided by a syndicate of nine banks led by Deutsche Bank AG, Banco Santander SA, Societe Generale, Natixis and Mediobanca International S.A., and includes BNP Paribas, Credit Industriel et Commercial, Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. and Unicredit Bank Austria AG. They will provide up to $1.8 billion of financing to Iridium for the design and manufacture of Iridium NEXT satellites.
A new generation of satellites set to deliver leading edge communications to all Australians.
October 25, 2010 - Globalstar, Inc. together with its technology partner Thales Alenia Space, this week successfully launched the first six of 24 second generation satellites that promise to herald a new era in mobile, voice and data communications. Launched in Kazakhstan on Wednesday October 20, the new satellite technology now paves the way for Australians to have access to the strongest, fastest and most reliable mobile satellite communication system, delivering high quality voice and high speed data to anywhere in the country.
Go for launch - Globalstar completes ground control network and satellite gateway upgrades.
MILPITAS, CA. , October 06 2010 - Globalstar completes installation upgrade milestones in preparation for October 19th launch of new satellites. Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments and consumers, today announced it has successfully completed hardware and software updates to three ground monitoring control centers, the Globalstar data network and system planning center and has installed satellite telemetry and command unit (TCU) upgrades to seven of its satellite gateway ground stations.
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Pivotel signs multimillion dollar satellite coverage deal with the Northern Territory Government.
GOLD COAST, QLD. September 20, 2010 - More than 30 departments within The Northern Territory Government will receive improved satellite services, as a result of a multimillion dollar deal with leading Australian satellite provider Pivotel.
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Go for launch - Globalstar announces satellite launch date
MILPITAS, CA, September 7, 2010 - On October 19th Globalstar begins launching its second-generation satellite constellation designed to restore its industry leading commercial voice and duplex data services.
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Ambulance Services of New South Wales embrace Pivotel's cutting edge satellite technology
SYDNEY, NSW. July 12, 2010 - In a job where every second counts and can mean the difference between life and death, Ambulance Services of New South Wales (NSW) are embracing the latest in satellite technology to ensure their response time is faster and more reliable than ever before.
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Iridium Announces Comprehensive Plan For Next-Generation Constellation
MCLEAN, Va., June 2, 2010 - Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) today announced its comprehensive plan for funding, building and deploying its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT.
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Globalstar announces operational milestones and timetable for launch of new satellites
MILPITAS, CA, May 6 2010 - Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, government, and consumers, today announced the key operational milestones and associated timetable for the upcoming launch of Globalstars second-generation satellite constellation.
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Globalstar announces launch dates for second-generation constellation satellites
MILPITAS, CA, January 19 2010 - Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments and consumers, today announced that the first 90-day window to launch six Globalstar second-generation satellites will open on July 5, 2010. Globalstar plans to launch the new satellites during this time.
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Globalstar Completes $900 Million Financing to Fund Gen-2.0 Satellites (July 2, 2009)
Australia's regional, rural and remote communities from next year will have improved access to state-of-the-art mobile phone satellite technology, after leading US telecommunications firm Globalstar, Inc completed a financing deal of more than AU$912.58 million to fully fund the deployment of its new generation 2.0 satellite network.
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Globalstar Announces Execution of Coface- Backed Financing
MILPITAS, CA. -- (June 5, 2009) - Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, government and individuals, today announced that it has signed an agreement with a syndicate of banks for a $586 million credit facility to be supported by credit insurance from Coface, the export credit agency acting on behalf of the French government.
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Globalstar Announces Coface Backing for Proposed Financing
Globalstar intends to use the financing to solidify its long term space system by funding the manufacture and delivery of the Globalstar second generation.
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Globalstar Receives 2009 Innovation award from Mobile Satellite Users.
Globalstar, Inc the world's largest provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments and individuals, today (23 March 2009) announced that its highly acclaimed SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger(tm) product is the sole recipient of the 2009 Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) Innovation Award.
"We are honored to be recognized by the international mobile satellite services community for our contribution to consumers, and to the satellite industry overall," said Tom Colby, chief operating officer, Globalstar. "While certain users and select industries have long recognized the benefits of satellite communications, our SPOT product is a breakthrough that finally brings together satellite-based safety and remote messaging capabilities, in a form factor and price point we expect is highly appealing to mainstream consumers around the world.
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Keeping in Touch
SATELLITE phone sales are surging. Asset tracking services are in ascendancy. There must be a mining boom on..
Australia's Mining Monthly., September 2008 - Satellite Appliance Sales' Gary Martin said advanced technology products in the market place were in high demand from some of Australia's largest miners. Martin's company is a dealer for the recently launched Pivotel Iridium satellite mobile phone service. The service was launched in July and covers all of Australia and 200 nautical miles off the Australian coast. It uses a constellation of 66 low earth orbit satellites...
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New Second-Generation Satellites
Globalstar Begins Production Assembly and Testing of New Second-Generation Satellites
August 27, 2008 - Globalstar prepares to provide next-generation of wireless services as delivery of first new satellites is less than a year away
MILPITAS, CA. -- (August 27, 2008) - Globalstar, Inc..
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Keep track of movements
Your mobile rings and there is a text message advising of an alarm- your boat is on the move and it shouldn't be.
It may be broken free from its mooring or worse still, some grub is nicking it. Gold Coast technology company Pivotel Group has developed a device called a TracerTrak, which enables boat owners to monitor where their boat is...
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Tracking technology boosts Bris-Gladstone
New tracking technologies have helped the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race reach a larger in ternational audience as its website recorded more than 1.6 million hits over the Easter weekend.
The 64-yacht field was fitted with the cutting-edge satellite tracking services TracerTrak, which enables fans to track the yachts on a map on the race's official website. The sponsorship deal with TracerTrak owners, Pivotel Group, led to about 1.6 millions hits....
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Satellite yacht tracking for QLD's blue water classic
February 2008 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS company Pivotel Group will help fans keep a close watch on the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race after signing up as major partner of the iconic Easter blue water classic.
It is anticipated a fleet of 100 yachts will contest this year's 60th anniversary race with each boat fitted out with Pivotel's state-of-the-art TracerTrak, enabling fans to see the location of the entrants via the internet throughout the race...
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CDMA network closure postponed
January 2008 - The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today announced closure of the CDMA network would be postponed beyond 28 January 2008...
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Globalstar, INC. Signs Second-Generation Satellite Constellation Launch Contract With Arianespace
Satellite service provider finalizes agreements for deployment of new satellite network with launches scheduled to begin in the summer of 2009.
MILPITAS, CA., September 04 2007 - Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments, and individuals, today announced it has signed a launch agreement with European launch services company Arianespace for the launch of Globalstar's second-generation LEO (low earth orbit) satellite constellation.
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Globalstar, INC. Signs Contract with Alcatel Alenia Space for Second-Generation LEO Satellite Constellation
New constellation of 48 satellites designed to last through at least 2025, Launches planned to commence in 2009.
MILPITAS, CA., December 04 2006 - Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, government and individuals, and Alcatel Alenia Space, the European leader for satellite systems, announced today that the two companies have signed a contract under which Alcatel Alenia Space will design, manufacture and deliver the Globalstar second-generation constellation of 48 low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites.
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