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Rocket Lab hits orbit milestone with eight Globalstar satellites under a $143M deal
technology9 days ago

Rocket Lab hits orbit milestone with eight Globalstar satellites under a $143M deal

Rocket Lab said its first eight 500-kg satellites built for Globalstar under a $143 million contract with MDA Space have reached orbit, are powering on, and undergoing commissioning as the 17-satellite program advances. Launched from Cape Canaveral, the milestone highlights Rocket Lab’s end-to-end, vertically integrated approach and supports its growing defense work, including SDA contracts that have pushed total awards well over $1.3 billion; RKLB shares rose about 1% after hours following the news.

via Yahoo Finance|
#aerospace#globalstar#rklb
SpaceX shatters its own record with back-to-back Falcon 9 launches, 38 minutes apart
science10 days ago

SpaceX shatters its own record with back-to-back Falcon 9 launches, 38 minutes apart

SpaceX set a new record for the shortest time between orbital flights by firing two Falcon 9 rockets 38 minutes apart: the first liftoff from Cape Canaveral carried eight Globalstar satellites, and the second from Vandenberg carried the U.S. Space Force’s USSF-366 payload (classified). Both boosters landed successfully—Globalstar’s at Cape Canaveral and the USSF-366 booster on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You'—raising SpaceX’s 2026 Falcon 9 launch count to 96, with the majority of missions continuing to be Starlink deployments.

via Space|
#falcon-9#globalstar#science
SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts off Cape Canaveral for Globalstar 2-R, booster set for Landing Zone 40 amid sonic booms
science-and-space10 days ago

SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts off Cape Canaveral for Globalstar 2-R, booster set for Landing Zone 40 amid sonic booms

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral carrying Globalstar 2-R; the first stage, in its 14th flight, is slated to return to Landing Zone 40 for a nearby landing, with twin sonic booms expected over the Space Coast as live updates cover liftoff, fueling, countdown milestones, and post-launch booster operations.

via Florida Today|
#cape-canaveral#falcon-9#globalstar
Amazon eyes 5,105-satellite constellation to power iPhone satellite features
technology28 days ago

Amazon eyes 5,105-satellite constellation to power iPhone satellite features

Amazon is proposing a 5,105-satellite low-Earth orbit constellation using Globalstar spectrum to deliver voice, data, messaging, and emergency services to iPhone devices and other compatible mobiles, aiming to improve and expand Apple’s satellite features. The plan would operate alongside Apple’s Globalstar-powered services through Amazon Leo, with five orbital shells targeting populated regions and polar areas; FCC approval is pending, and deployment is slated to begin in 2028 after the Globalstar merger closes in 2027.

via MacRumors|
#amazon#emergency-sos#globalstar
Amazon seeks FCC nod for 5,105-satellite direct-to-device internet
technology29 days ago

Amazon seeks FCC nod for 5,105-satellite direct-to-device internet

Amazon has asked the FCC to approve a plan to launch up to 5,105 satellites to provide direct-to-device internet by combining its own assets with Globalstar’s spectrum, aiming to serve unserved/underserved users and support emergency response and remote operations; deployment is expected to begin in 2028 after the roughly $11.6 billion Globalstar acquisition closes, positioning Amazon to compete with SpaceX's Starlink.

via CNBC|
#amazon#direct-to-device#fcc
Amazon plots a 5,105-satellite Leo network for direct-to-device service by 2028
tech29 days ago

Amazon plots a 5,105-satellite Leo network for direct-to-device service by 2028

Amazon filed an FCC application to deploy a 5,105-satellite Leo constellation that would provide direct-to-device satellite service for voice, messaging, data, and emergency communications, with deployment planned for 2028. The plan envisions partnerships with mobile operators, uses Globalstar’s spectrum, and involves collaboration with Apple on future services, potentially using Iridium spectrum outside the US; it would complement its Leo broadband ambitions and disaster-response capabilities.

via The Verge|
#amazon#apple#globalstar
Morgan Stanley Sees Amazon’s Globalstar Deal Expanding Its Leo/Space Ambitions
market-news4 months ago

Morgan Stanley Sees Amazon’s Globalstar Deal Expanding Its Leo/Space Ambitions

Morgan Stanley’s Brian Nowak argues Amazon’s $11.6B Globalstar acquisition would accelerate its Leo satellite strategy by enabling direct-to-device connectivity, securing coveted L/S-band spectrum, expanding in-orbit capacity, adding Band 53 options for future operations, and leveraging Apple partnerships for real-world D2C use; with a Buy/Overweight stance and a $300 target, the Street is broadly bullish (average ~14% upside) as AMZN stock rose about 4% on the news.

via TipRanks|
#amazon#amzn#globalstar
iPhone Satellite Suite Expands Under Amazon-Globalstar Deal
technology4 months ago

iPhone Satellite Suite Expands Under Amazon-Globalstar Deal

Amazon plans to acquire Globalstar and has signed an agreement with Apple to power current and future iPhone and Apple Watch satellite features via Amazon's Leo network, a deal likely to close in 2027 pending regulatory approval. Apple’s existing satellite features—Emergency SOS, Find My, Roadside Assistance, and Messages—remain free in supported areas, with rumors of iOS 27 upgrades (including 5G via satellite, Apple Maps via satellite, Photos support in Messages, and third‑party app integration) that could expand the platform in coming years.

via MacRumors|
#amazon-leo#globalstar#ios-27
Amazon Bets Big on Globalstar to Power Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity
technology4 months ago

Amazon Bets Big on Globalstar to Power Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity

Amazon is buying Globalstar for about $11.6B to boost its low-Earth-orbit Project Leo network and gain spectrum rights for direct-to-device satellite connectivity, with Apple tying the tech to iPhone and Apple Watch features; the deal fuels Starlink competition and raises concerns about orbital congestion and data privacy, with closing expected in 2027 after regulatory reviews.

via WIRED|
#amazon#apple#globalstar
Amazon and Apple link iPhone connectivity to Leo satellites after Starlink talks
technology4 months ago

Amazon and Apple link iPhone connectivity to Leo satellites after Starlink talks

Amazon will acquire Globalstar for about $11 billion and sign a deal with Apple to provide satellite connectivity for iPhones and Apple Watches via the Amazon Leo network, aiming for a Direct-to-Device service by 2028 after a 2027 merger close, with Leo’s mid-2026 launch and ongoing regulatory review, intensifying competition with Starlink and expanding satellite-enabled features like emergency SOS and messaging.

via Ars Technica|
#amazon#apple#globalstar
Amazon buys Globalstar to expand Leo with direct-to-device satellite coverage
technology4 months ago

Amazon buys Globalstar to expand Leo with direct-to-device satellite coverage

Amazon will acquire Globalstar to fuse its Leo satellite network with Globalstar’s spectrum and MSS capabilities, enabling next‑gen Direct‑to‑Device satellite services; separately, Amazon and Apple will extend satellite connectivity to iPhone and Apple Watch, including Emergency SOS via satellite. The move aims to deliver broader, more resilient global coverage, with D2D rollout starting in 2028 and the merger closing anticipated in 2027 pending regulatory approvals.

via About Amazon|
#amazon-leo#direct-to-device#emergency-sos
Amazon Expands Leo Satellite Network by Acquiring Globalstar and Linking to Apple Services
technology4 months ago

Amazon Expands Leo Satellite Network by Acquiring Globalstar and Linking to Apple Services

Amazon will acquire Globalstar to expand its Amazon Leo low Earth orbit satellite network with direct-to-device (D2D) capabilities starting in 2028, enabling faster, more reliable voice, text, and data services beyond terrestrial networks. Separately, Amazon and Apple will power satellite features for iPhone and Apple Watch, including Emergency SOS via satellite, using Globalstar’s spectrum and future Leo assets. The deal, with a planned 2027 closing subject to regulatory approvals and milestones, aims to close coverage gaps, boost resilience during disasters, and drive economic growth by extending connectivity to consumers, businesses, and governments.

via Business Wire|
#amazon#amazon-leo#direct-to-device