Globalstar
3200 Zanker Road
P.O. Box 640670
San Jose, CA 95164 USA
Tel: 408.933.4434
Fax: 408.933.4100
E-mail: john.cunningham@globalstar.com
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
Contact: John Cunningham
Globalstar, L.P.
Globalstar to Launch First Four Satellites
SAN JOSE, California -- February 12, 1998 -- The first satellites of the Globalstar space-based digital telecommunications system will be placed into orbit atop a Boeing Delta II space launch vehicle on February 14th. The launch window opens at 8:22a.m EST and closes at 9:47a.m.By year-end Globalstar expects to have a total of 44 satellites in space, and plans to offer worldwide mobile communications via a new generation of hand-held satellite telephones in early 1999.
Media Credentials and Access
Media representatives wishing to cover the launch from the media viewing site should contact the 45th Space Wing public affairs office; Phone (407) 494-5933, Fax (407) 494-7302. The request should include name, affiliation, and phone number.
Remote Camera Setup
Photographers who wish to set up remote cameras for the launch should meet at PASS and ID at1:45pm EST on February 13th.
Launch Day
Accredited media wishing to view the launch from the viewing site should meet at Pass & ID at 7:00 am EST on February 14th.
Live Satellite Broadcast Feed
Globalstar and Boeing will provide a live satellite broadcast feed of the launch starting at approximately 7:52 a.m. EST, and ending after separation of the four Globalstar spacecraft.
Broadcast Times
Pre Show: 1252-1322 GMT/0752-0822 EST
Launch Window: 1322-1422 GMT/0822-0922 EST
GoodNight: 1552-1600 GMT/1052-1100 EST
