Product Specs

Packet Modem Spec Rev6.doc 2 06/09/00
1. Globalstar Overview
Globalstar is a voice and data telecommunications system utilizing a
constellation of 48 Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellites, providing near world
wide coverage (70N to 70S latitudes).
GlobalstarLP (GLP), the owner / operator of the LEO constellation, is a
strategic partnership comprised of many of the world’s leading
telecommunications providers:
• Globalstar USA, Canada, and Mexico (formerly known as
Vodaphone / Airtouch)
• Alenia Marconi
• China Telecom
• DACOM
• Daimler-Chrysler Aerospace
• Elsacom
• Hyundia
• TESAM (joint venture between France Telecom and ALCATEL)
• Space Systems / Loral
• Qualcomm, Inc
• Vodaphone
The Globalstar system is comprised of a Space Segment, and a Ground or
Earth Segment.