What Happened
Satellite Constellation Replenishment Advances With Successful Testing
MDA Space Ltd. has announced that eight satellites launched on August 15 for Globalstar Inc. have completed initial functional tests. The satellites are part of a 17-satellite order to replenish Globalstar’s low Earth orbit constellation, which supports direct-to-device satellite-enabled services. Electric orbit raising has begun for the first two satellites, while payload and bus functionality testing continues for the remaining six. This development was reported by Investing.com.