[Satellite TODAY 01-15-10] Globalstar began installation of satellite telemetry control unit (TCU) upgrades in preparation for the summer launch of its second-generation, 48-satellite constellation, the company announced Jan. 14.
    The pre-launch software and hardware upgrades, provided by Thales Alenia Space, are being installed at Globalstar gateway ground stations in Argentina, Australia, Botswana, France, Korea and the United States. The installation is intended to provide Globalstar with the capability to globally monitor and control the orbital deployment of its new constellation.
    In a statement, Globalstar CEO Peter Dalton said that the upgrades help strengthen the company’s 2010 outlook. “These planned gateway upgrades help pave the way for the launch and management of our new satellites and all the potential associated with our next-generation constellation. Once deployed, we will not only continue building upon our reputation as the leading provider of high-quality consumer Simplex satellite GPS and messaging products but also refocus our energies on providing world-class, two-way satellite voice and duplex data solutions.”

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