Rocket Lab launches eight Globalstar satellites

Space company Rocket Lab (Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) has successfully launched eight satellite platforms built for MDA (TSX:MDA) Space to replenish Globalstar's existing communications constellation. The satellites launched on 15 August from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9.12pm Eastern time, marking the first batch of 17 platforms Rocket Lab is building under a $143 million contract with MDA (TSX:MDA) Space.

Proactive Investors • Aug 17, 2026

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

Satellites launched aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reach orbital plane Satellites launched aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reach orbital plane

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 16, 2026

MDA SPACE SATELLITES FOR GLOBALSTAR SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED

First set of eight satellites for Globalstar   2-R mission deployed to low Earth orbit on a SpaceX Falcon   9 rocket, marking the beginning of the commissioning phase TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA) (NYSE: MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, confirms the successful deployment of the initial eight replenishment satellites for Globalstar Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GSAT) existing low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation.

PRNewsWire • Aug 16, 2026

Elon Musk Predicts 90% of Internet Traffic Will Flow Through His Company. That Would Be a Nightmare.

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX | SPCX Price Prediction) never ceases to be in the headlines, it seems.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 13, 2026

Globalstar (GSAT) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

Globalstar (GSAT) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.23 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.09. This compares to earnings of $0.13 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 6, 2026

How Will HIBLEO-4 Strengthen Globalstar's LEO Network?

GSAT is advancing its LEO network with the HIBLEO-4 replenishment mission to bolster satellite resilience and support reliable global connectivity.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 22, 2026

Not SpaceX: The Forgotten Satellite Stocks Quietly Plugging Into the Future of Space That Are Investible Today

While Starlink soaks up every space headline, two publicly traded satellite operators have quietly turned niche networks into real businesses.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 6, 2026

Globalstar Announces an Update to the HIBLEO-4 Satellite Replenishment Launch

COVINGTON, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, today announced that the planned May 17 launch of its HIBLEO-4 replenishment satellites with SpaceX has been postponed to allow more time for Globalstar teams to prepare the satellites for launch. A new launch date will be shared once confirmed. The mission remains focused on replenishing Globalstar's existing low Earth orbit constellation in support of contin.

Business Wire • May 15, 2026

Globalstar Announces Upcoming HIBLEO-4 Satellite Replenishment Launch with SpaceX

COVINGTON, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, today announced that Globalstar's HIBLEO-4 replenishment satellites will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday, May 17 during a 14-minute window that opens at 8:50 a.m. ET, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The satellites are designed to help replenish Globalstar's existing low Earth orbit constellation, supporting continued network re.

Business Wire • May 12, 2026

Globalstar Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

COVINGTON, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GLOBALSTAR ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS.

Business Wire • May 7, 2026