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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Concerning the Globalstar Satellite Constellation
Two-Way Voice and Duplex Data Services - Temporary Limitations
Globalstar site:
I think they have most of their new sat's up but they still have more scheduled for 2012. (This was suppose to be done several years ago)
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New Globalstar Second Generation Satellite Update
In October of 2010 Globalstar began deployment of its new second-generation satellite constellation designed to restore its industry leading commercial voice and duplex data services.
Three of four scheduled launches of six new second-generation satellites per launch, were successfully conducted in late 2010 and in 2011 with the most recent launch taking place on December 28, 2011. The fourth launch is expected in 2012. All four launches are being conducted by launch services provider Arianespace, using the reliable Soyuz launch vehicle at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Globalstar plans to integrate the new second-generation satellites with the first-generation satellites that were launched in 2007, to form its new second-generation constellation.
Once the new Globalstar satellites are in operational orbit and the gateway ground stations are activated, the most immediate service improvement will benefit those customers who use the Company's voice and Duplex data services. With each subsequent launch, customers can expect a progressive return to high reliability and service quality.
The new second-generation satellites are designed to support Globalstar's current lineup of mobile satellite telephones, Duplex and Simplex data products and services including the Company's lineup of SPOT retail consumer products.