Funding Details
- Awarder
- RSS - spacenews.com
- Date Award
- January 01, 2022
- Vertical
- Satellite Communications
- Funding URL
- View Funding Page
Company Info
- Founding Year
- 2000
- Traction
- Globalstar currently operates 31 satellites and has a partnership with Apple for emergency messaging services on the latest iPhones.
- Organizations Involved
- Apple, SpaceX, NASA
- Founders
- None
- Company Description
- Globalstar operates a satellite network that provides L-band connectivity for specialized handsets and remote devices, and supports SOS and messaging services for smartphones, particularly through a partnership with Apple. The company is in the process of replenishing its satellite constellation to enhance its direct-to-smartphone connectivity services.
- Market
- Telecommunications
- Location
-
Covington,
LA,
US
- Coinvestors
- Apple
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