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BGonaSTICK · 05-09-07, 02:15 PM

Globalstar Inc. has chosen Arianespace to launch all 24 satellites in its second-generation constellation.

Jean-Yves Le Gall, Chairman and CEO of Arianespace, and Jay Monroe, Chairman and CEO of Globalstar Inc., today announced the signing of a firm Service & Solutions contract for four launches, along with an option on four additional launches.

The first of the four firm launches is planned for the summer of 2009 by a Soyuz launcher operating from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The Soyuz will inject six Globalstar 2 satellites into circular orbit at an altitude of 920 kilometers, inclined at 52 degrees.

The Globalstar second generation constellation is designed to provide Globalstar customers with worldwide long-term satellite voice and data services.

Built by Thales Alenia Space, each Globalstar 2nd generation satellite will weigh about 700 kg at launch.

From February to November 1999, Arianespace subsidiary Starsem orbited 24 satellites in Globalstar’s current constellation and on May 30, 2007, Starsem successfully launched four replacement satellites. A second launch of four satellites is planned later this year.

Source: Arianespace

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BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Arianespace to launch new Globalstar constellation Globalstar Inc. has chosen Arianespace to launch all 24 satellites in its second-generation constellation. Jean-Yves Le Gall, Chairman and CEO of Arianespace, and Jay Monroe, Chairman and CEO of Globalstar Inc., today announced the signing of a firm Service & Solutions contract for four launches, along with an option on four additional launches. The first of the four firm launches is planned for the summer of 2009 by a Soyuz launcher operating from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The Soyuz will inject six Globalstar 2 satellites into circular orbit at an altitude of 920 kilometers, inclined at 52 degrees. The Globalstar second generation constellation is designed to provide Globalstar customers with worldwide long-term satellite voice and data services. Built by Thales Alenia Space, each Globalstar 2nd generation satellite will weigh about 700 kg at launch. From February to November 1999, Arianespace subsidiary Starsem orbited 24 satellites in Globalstar’s current constellation and on May 30, 2007, Starsem successfully launched four replacement satellites. A second launch of four satellites is planned later this year. Source: Arianespace __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W