Most Globalstar Satellites Expected To Lose 2-way Capability In Early 2009

摘要

Mobile satellite services provider Globalstar Inc. expects that 42 of the 50 satellites in its current constellation will be unable to provide two-way communications starting in early 2009, threatening the company's ability to maintain sufficient customer backing to pay for a second-generation constellation that will not be ready for launch until late 2009. The company's one-way service, propelled by the Spot Messenger consumer product providing emergency-rescue coordinates, continues to grow and is not affected by the onboard failure that is crippling Globalstar's more-profitable two-way service.