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Topic Name: Space Systems Loral-Designed Satellites For Globalstar Mobile Voice And Data Services
Category: STAR (Space, Telecommunications & Radioscience)
Research persons: Mr Jay Monroe
Location: 461 So. Milpitas Blvd, Bldg. 5, Suite 1 and 2, Milpitas, CA 95035, United States
Details
Space Systems/Loral
(SS/L) announced that the final four SS/L designed satellites built for
Globalstar, Inc. are scheduled to be
launched October 21st on a Soyuz launch vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in
Kazakhstan. The satellites, built as spares, will augment the existing
Globalstar constellation, which provides worldwide mobile satellite voice and
data services.
The four Globalstar satellites,
which were manufactured by prime contractor Space Systems/Loral and a consortium
of partners and subcontractors, were completed in 2002 and placed in storage at
SS/L's flight storage facility. Together with four spares that were launched
earlier this year on May 30, the new satellites will augment the existing first
generation Globalstar constellation of 40 LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites.
"The Space Systems/Loral technical launch operations team has done a terrific
job in preparation for Saturday's launch," said Jay Monroe, chairman and CEO of
Globalstar, Inc. "Together with the four launched last May, these satellites
represent the beginning of our next-generation constellation."
"Globalstar has been a pioneer in bringing communications to remote areas of
the globe," said John Celli, president and chief operating officer of Space
Systems/Loral. "We are pleased to work with Globalstar to put these final four
spares into use."
About Researcher:
Jay Monroe -- Chairman and CEO of Globalstar, Inc.
Jay Monroe is Chairman and CEO of Globalstar, Inc., one of the world's leading
Mobile Satellite Services firms. He has held the Chairman position since the
purchase of the assets of Globalstar by Thermo Capital Partners in April 2004,
and was elected CEO in January 2005. Mr. Monroe directs the corporation’s daily
operations and manages its long-term strategic growth. Since becoming CEO, Mr.
Monroe has launched several major initiatives to extend the quality and reach of
its service and expand the Globalstar portfolio of voice and data solutions.
Mr. Monroe has been the majority owner of the Thermo Companies since their
founding in 1984. Mr. Monroe has overseen operations in a wide variety of
businesses at all phases of growth from startup through maturity. Under his
direction the Thermo Companies founded or acquired companies in diverse
industries including power generation, natural resource development, industrial
equipment distribution, real estate, telecommunications and leasing services.
Mr. Monroe is on the Board of Directors of Thermo Capital Partners and several
of its portfolio companies. Mr. Monroe is a graduate of Tulane University in New
Orleans
Global Headquarters:
For corporate information on Globalstar contact a specific department below.
Globalstar
461 So. Milpitas Blvd
Bldg. 5, Suite 1 and 2
Milpitas, CA 95035,U.S.A.
Tel: +1.408.933.4000
Fax: +1.408.933.4100
Email: pr.group@globalstar.com
For members of the media who would like further information or have questions.
Tel: +1.408.933.4006
Email: sales@globalstar.com
For US and Canada sales - Toll Free (USA): 1 877 SAT PHONE (728 7466)
John Celli, president of Space Systems/Loral, is a satellite
industry veteran of more than 28 years of experience. Previously, Mr. Celli
served as executive vice president where he was responsible for all aspects of
SS/L operations. Prior to this, as senior vice president engineering,
manufacturing, & test operations, he led the organization responsible for the
development, manufacturing, testing and procurement of all units and subsystems
for the satellites manufactured and delivered by SS/L. During this time he was
also in charge of SS/L's materiel, information systems and facilities
organizations.
From 1996 to 2001, Mr. Celli was executive director of
SS/L's Intelsat IX program where he led the successful development and delivery
of seven advanced multi-frequency communication satellites. From 1981 to 1996,
Mr. Celli held various engineering and management positions at SS/L, assuming
management duties of increasing responsibility along the way. Before joining
SS/L in 1981, Mr. Celli held design and management positions for space and
ground systems at Alenia S.P.A. (Rome, Italy). From 1973 to 1980, he was an
assistant professor of machine design on the Faculty of Engineering, University
of Rome.
Mr. Celli holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering
from the University of Rome, Italy.
About Loral Space & Communications
Headquartered in New York, Loral Space & Communications
(NASDAQ: LORL) is a satellite communications company with activities in two
primary areas: satellite services and satellite manufacturing.
Through its Loral
Skynet subsidiary, Loral owns and operates a fleet of telecommunications
satellites operating in geosynchronous orbit 23,000 miles above the equator.
Together with terrestrial fiber and other resources, Skynet provides services
and platforms for use by television and cable networks to broadcast video
programming, and by communication service providers, resellers, corporate and
government customers for broadband data transmission, Internet services and
other value-added communications services. Skynet's satellite network provides
reliable, high-bandwidth services around the globe, serving as the backbone for
many forms of telecommunications. Loral Skynet is based in Bedminster, NJ.
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