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GLOBALSTAR PUTS UP FOUR MORE

NEW YORK-Globalstar L.P. announced the successful launch of four low-earth-orbit satellites, bringing the total in-orbit count to 24.

The June 10 launch occurred aboard a Boeing Delta II launch rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Station in Florida. Globalstar said it needs only two more successful launches to begin its regional service rollout with 32 satellites. The complete system will have 48. Launches are scheduled throughout the remainder of the year.

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