Globalstar, Inc.

aka Globalstar

Globalstar operates a 25-satellite LEO constellation providing satellite phone, IoT, and direct-to-device connectivity. Powers Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite. Amazon announced acquisition for ~$11.6B in April 2026.

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Launches

Payloads in Orbit· view →

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Active Sats (reported)

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Funding Raised

Products & Services

Globalstar LEO Constellation (Gen 2)

operational

satellite comms

25-satellite LEO constellation for satellite phone and global data coverage.

Since 2013

SPOT

operational

iot

Consumer personal messaging and tracking device for remote communication and emergency alerting.

Since 2007

Apple Emergency SOS via Satellite

operational

direct to cell

Satellite connectivity powering Apple iPhone and Apple Watch emergency SOS features.

Since 2022

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