Subscribe with SteadyGlobalstar M098 - 114 (Globalstar-2 replacement)
Globalstar-2 replacement [Rocket Lab]
The Globalstar global mobile communications network offers global, digital real time voice, data and fax via a constellation minisatellites. The constellation operates in a 1410 km orbit inclined at 52 degrees.
In early 2022, Globalstar contracted with MDA for the construction of 17 new satellites to replenish the existing HIBLEO-4 licenced Globalstar-2 constellation. There are also nine options for additional satellites. MDA partnered with Rocket Lab, who will build the satellite busses and launch dispensers.
The satellites are to be ready for launch in 2025 and are planned all to be launched in the same year. Globalstar will procure the launches seperately.
Note: The allocation of individual satellites to specific launches is unclear.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Communication |
| Operator: | Globalstar |
| Contractors: | MDA (prime); Rocket Lab (bus) |
| Equipment: | C-to-S-band transponders, L-to-C-band transponders (?) |
| Configuration: | Lightning bus |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | Deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | 15 years |
| Mass: | 500 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globalstar M098 (Globalstar-2R FM1 ?) | 2026-185A | 16.08.2026 | CC SLC-40 | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M098, ..., M102, M104, ..., M106 | |
| Globalstar M099 (Globalstar-2R FM2 ?) | 2026-185C | 16.08.2026 | CC SLC-40 | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M098, ..., M102, M104, ..., M106 | |
| Globalstar M100 (Globalstar-2R FM3 ?) | 2026-185H | 16.08.2026 | CC SLC-40 | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M098, ..., M102, M104, ..., M106 | |
| Globalstar M101 (Globalstar-2R FM4 ?) | 2026-185F | 16.08.2026 | CC SLC-40 | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M098, ..., M102, M104, ..., M106 | |
| Globalstar M102 (Globalstar-2R FM5 ?) | 2026-185B | 16.08.2026 | CC SLC-40 | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M098, ..., M102, M104, ..., M106 | |
| Globalstar M103 (Globalstar-2R FM9 ?) | - | 2026 | CC | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M103, M107 ..., M114 | |
| Globalstar M104 (Globalstar-2R FM6 ?) | 2026-185D | 16.08.2026 | CC SLC-40 | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M098, ..., M102, M104, ..., M106 | |
| Globalstar M105 (Globalstar-2R FM7 ?) | 2026-185G | 16.08.2026 | CC SLC-40 | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M098, ..., M102, M104, ..., M106 | |
| Globalstar M106 (Globalstar-2R FM8 ?) | 2026-185E | 16.08.2026 | CC SLC-40 | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M098, ..., M102, M104, ..., M106 | |
| Globalstar M107 (Globalstar-2R FM10 ?) | - | 2026 | CC | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M103, M107 ..., M114 | |
| Globalstar M108 (Globalstar-2R FM11 ?) | - | 2026 | CC | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M103, M107 ..., M114 | |
| Globalstar M109 (Globalstar-2R FM12 ?) | - | 2026 | CC | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M103, M107 ..., M114 | |
| Globalstar M110 (Globalstar-2R FM13 ?) | - | 2026 | CC | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M103, M107 ..., M114 | |
| Globalstar M111 (Globalstar-2R FM14 ?) | - | 2026 | CC | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M103, M107 ..., M114 | |
| Globalstar M112 (Globalstar-2R FM15 ?) | - | 2026 | CC | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M103, M107 ..., M114 | |
| Globalstar M113 (Globalstar-2R FM16 ?) | - | 2026 | CC | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M103, M107 ..., M114 | |
| Globalstar M114 (Globalstar-2R FM17 ?) | - | 2026 | CC | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Globalstar M103, M107 ..., M114 | |
| Globalstar M115 | - | Option | ||||
| Globalstar M116 | - | Option | ||||
| Globalstar M117 | - | Option | ||||
| Globalstar M118 | - | Option | ||||
| Globalstar M119 | - | Option | ||||
| Globalstar M120 | - | Option | ||||
| Globalstar M121 | - | Option | ||||
| Globalstar M122 | - | Option | ||||
| Globalstar M123 | - | Option |
Launch Sites:
- CC = Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Eastern Test Range, Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA
References:
- MDA: MDA to Build 17 Satellites to Enhance Globalstars LEO Constellation, 24 February 2022
- Rocket Lab: Rocket Lab Selected by MDA to Design and Build Spacecraft for Globalstar, 24 February 2022
Further Globalstar missions:
- Globalstar M001 - M72 (1st generation) [LS-400]
- Globalstar M073 - M097 (2nd generation) [ELiTeBus-1000]
- Globalstar M098 - M114 (2nd generation replacement) [Lightning]
- Globalstar M121 - +M164 (3nd generation)
