• MDA Space confirmed Nov. 10, 2026, all eight Globalstar 2-R satellites launched Aug. 15 passed initial on-orbit functional tests.
• Electric orbit raising has begun for the first two satellites; payload health checks are underway.
• Final integration was completed in Montréal for the remaining nine satellites on order.
• The 17 satellites will replenish Globalstar's HIBLEO constellation, supporting direct-to-device services on select mobile phones and IoT applications.

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