What Happened
MDA Space Constellation Replenishment Supports Direct-to-Device Communications
Rocket Lab has successfully launched eight advanced satellite platforms for MDA Space, prime contractor for Globalstar’s replenishment constellation. The satellites, built under a $143 million deal, will support Globalstar’s direct-to-device communications and IoT services. The first eight of 17 platforms were launched from Cape Canaveral on August 15, with all satellites performing nominally and generating power on orbit. This development was reported by Unknown Source.