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Globalstar

A US operator of a low-Earth-orbit satellite network that provides satellite messaging, IoT tracking and private 5G networking; it has agreed to be acquired by Amazon, with closing expected in 2027.

AI-adjacentSpace infra
What it does

A US operator of a low-Earth-orbit satellite network that provides satellite messaging, IoT tracking and private 5G networking; it has agreed to be acquired by Amazon, with closing expected in 2027.

Why it matters

AI is not a primary economic driver; it is on the map as a satellite connectivity operator in the direct-to-device market, held by space-themed funds, and now the subject of a pending merger with Amazon.

How it makes money

Most service revenue comes from wholesale capacity on its network, plus subscriptions for IoT, satellite messaging devices and enterprise connectivity.

Geography

United States (Covington, Louisiana)

AI stack position

Space and next-generation infrastructure. Launch providers, satellite builders and operators, ground networks and the first attempts at running computing in orbit. Most of these companies have no AI business today; they are on this map because of what they carry, connect or build for the companies that do. Open the space lens.

Same-layer peers

Same-layer peers share an editorial stack classification; that alone does not establish direct competition.

Connections (2)

Every connection below is tied to a readable source, date, classification and statement of its limits. A company source establishes what that company stated; it does not necessarily provide independent confirmation.

Current relationships (1)

SpaceX launched satellites for Globalstar
Provides infrastructure toCurrent
Globalstar said on August 16, 2026 that all eight HIBLEO-4 replacement satellites were launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Source: 2026-08-16 · reviewed 2026-10-02

Evidence: Primary-source statement · Reported operating (completed launch)

Limits: A single completed launch; does not establish future launch contracts, price paid or exclusivity.

Globalstar Confirms Successful Launch of All 8 HIBLEO-4 Replacement Satellites ↗

Dated or announced (1)

MDA Space is building satellites for Globalstar
Manufactures forDated / announced
MDA Space said on February 10, 2025 it signed a contract worth about C$1.1 billion to build more than 50 AURORA satellites for Globalstar's next-generation constellation.

Source: 2025-02-10 · reviewed 2026-10-02

Evidence: Primary-source statement · Announced; not confirmed operating

Limits: Contract announcement; does not establish delivery schedule, amounts paid to date, or that the satellites are in service.

MDA Space signs $1.1B contract with Globalstar to build next generation LEO constellation ↗
Evidence for this profile

Globalstar Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results ↗
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