MDA Space, a provider of technology and services to the global space industry, has confirmed the successful deployment of the initial eight replenishment satellites for Globalstar Inc.’s existing low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation. Developed and fully integrated and tested in Montréal, the satellites were launched on Aug. 15, 2026, at 9:12 p.m. ET aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, and then underwent a series of in-orbit tests as part of the commissioning phase.
This marked a milestone in MDA Space history, as these LEO satellites were the first to be delivered by MDA Space as a prime contractor for commercial communications constellations.
“This program for Globalstar marked a major transformation in our design and high-volume satellite production process, enabling us to accelerate development and manufacturing,” said Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space. “With the execution of this constellation nearing completion, and with our new high-volume manufacturing facility now in operation, we are ramping up even further, giving us the capacity to meet customer requirements as market demand increases.”
The remaining nine satellites on order have been in the final stages of integration at MDA Space. Once fully operational on orbit, they would have enabled Globalstar to extend the life of its existing constellation, which supported direct-to-device satellite-enabled services on select mobile phones and IoT applications
