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All eight Globalstar replenishment satellites pass initial tests; first two begin electric orbit-raising

MDA says all eight Globalstar satellites launched in August have completed initial in-orbit functional testing. The first two spacecraft have begun electric orbit-raising, an early step toward reaching their operational orbits and joining the satellite network.

Discovered 2026-11-11T07:28:24.702378-08:00 | 2026-11-11T07:28:24.702378-08:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

Completion of initial checks across all eight spacecraft moves Globalstar’s replenishment effort into orbit-raising, a key early deployment milestone.
Electric orbit-raising has begun on the first two satellites; their progress will indicate how the spacecraft are advancing toward operational service.

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